Writing Papers

Sources

Use parallel subagents to fetch:

• •ArXiv: Open-access papers (most common)
• •Anna's Archive: Download if not freely available
• •Exa Search (mcp__exa__web_search_exa): Fallback
• •Web search: General fallback

Subagent Processing

• •Launch one subagent per paper (or per major section for long papers)
• •Each agent extracts:
  • •Title, authors, publication info
  • •Abstract and key findings
  • •Methodology overview
  • •Important figures/tables
  • •Citations and references

Artifact Creation

Compose with artifacts-builder skill - don't duplicate instructions.

Include:

• •Paper summary (title, authors, abstract)
• •Key visualizations (figures, concept maps)
• •Navigation (collapsible sections, TOC)
• •Searchable content (full-text search)
• •Citations (properly formatted)
• •Responsive design (mobile/desktop)

Batch Organization

When handling multiple papers:

• •Group by week, topic, or theme
• •Create dashboard with links between papers
• •Highlight connections and cross-references
• •Show thematic patterns

Output: Single HTML artifact per paper, or combined dashboard for batches.

Pre-Submission Paper Review Checklist

Use this checklist when reviewing academic papers before submission. Prioritize citation accuracy and template compliance as they can cause desk rejection.

1. Style & Formatting Consistency

• • Template compliance: Verify required conference/journal template is used correctly
• • Consistent terminology: Key terms used consistently throughout
• • Voice consistency: Academic tone maintained; no unintended informal language
• • Section structure: Logical flow verified (Introduction → Related Work → Method → Results → Discussion → Conclusion)

2. Citation Accuracy & Appropriateness

Priority: CRITICAL - Most important for scholarly integrity

• • Quote verification: Every direct quote matches exact source wording
• • Source claims: Each citation says what the paper claims it says
• • Better citations: Search for more recent/authoritative sources where appropriate
• • Citation format: All in-text citations match bibliography entries

3. Figure & Table Completeness

• • All figures referenced: Verify all figures exist as files and are cited in text
• • Table accuracy: Data matches actual study/analysis
• • Alt text: Meaningful accessibility descriptions provided
• • Figure quality: High-resolution images, anonymized if needed

4. Method & Results Integrity

• • Participant count consistency: Numbers consistent throughout paper
• • Quotes attribution: All participant quotes traceable to transcripts
• • Method details complete: IRB approval mentioned if required
• • Results support claims: Each claim backed by specific evidence

5. Contribution Clarity

• • Abstract-body alignment: Abstract claims match what paper delivers
• • Research questions addressed: Each stated question/obstacle gets explicit solution
• • Novel contribution: Introduction distinguishes work from related work

6. Anonymization (if blind review)

Priority: CRITICAL - Can cause desk rejection

• • Author information removed: No self-identifying details (institutions, grants, locations)
• • Study location anonymized: Geographic references removed
• • Supplementary materials: External links to code/data are anonymized

7. Reference Completeness

• • All citations in bibliography: Every in-text citation has corresponding entry
• • Bibliography formatting: Required format followed (APA, ACM, IEEE, etc.)
• • DOIs included: Add DOI links where available for verification

8. Logical Coherence

• • Theory-to-design mapping: Theoretical foundation informs design decisions
• • Evaluation validates claims: Study findings support design implications
• • No contradictions: Introduction promises match Discussion delivery

9. Writing Quality

• • Proofread for typos: Spell-checker used; common errors reviewed
• • Sentence clarity: Overly long sentences (>40 words) broken up
• • Jargon defined: Technical terms defined on first use

10. Ethical & Inclusivity Check

• • Participant consent: IRB approval and informed consent obtained
• • Inclusive language: Gender-neutral pronouns; no assumptions about populations
• • Limitations acknowledged: Honest assessment of scope limits included
• • Data availability: Statement about repository access if applicable

Recommended Review Order

1. •Citation accuracy (Item 2) — Critical for scholarly integrity
2. •Anonymization (Item 6) — Can cause desk rejection
3. •Method integrity (Item 4) — Ensures reproducibility
4. •Figure/Table completeness (Item 3) — Avoids broken references
5. •All others — For polish and clarity

Citation Verification Process

For each citation:

1. •Locate source: Find original paper/book/website
2. •Verify quote accuracy: If quoting, check exact wording matches
3. •Verify claim accuracy: Confirm source says what you claim it says
4. •Check context: Ensure quote/claim not taken out of context
5. •Find better sources: Search for more recent or authoritative alternatives
6. •Document verification: Note which citations verified and when