Babysitter academic-writing-publication

Prepare manuscripts following APA, ASA, or discipline-specific guidelines with proper reporting standards and peer review navigation

install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/library/specializations/domains/social-sciences-humanities/social-sciences/skills/academic-writing-publication" ~/.claude/skills/a5c-ai-babysitter-academic-writing-publication && rm -rf "$T"
manifest: library/specializations/domains/social-sciences-humanities/social-sciences/skills/academic-writing-publication/SKILL.md
source content

Academic Writing and Publication Skill

Prepare manuscripts following discipline-specific guidelines and navigate the peer review publication process.

Overview

The Academic Writing and Publication skill enables preparation of manuscripts following APA, ASA, or other discipline-specific guidelines with proper reporting standards, citation practices, and effective navigation of the peer review publication process.

Capabilities

Manuscript Preparation

  • Structure and organization
  • Literature review writing
  • Methods documentation
  • Results presentation
  • Discussion development

Style Guidelines

  • APA format
  • ASA format
  • Chicago style
  • Discipline conventions
  • Citation management

Reporting Standards

  • CONSORT
  • STROBE
  • PRISMA
  • COREQ
  • JARS

Peer Review Navigation

  • Journal selection
  • Cover letter writing
  • Reviewer response
  • Revision strategy
  • Resubmission handling

Publication Strategy

  • Target identification
  • Timing considerations
  • Co-authorship
  • Open access options
  • Impact optimization

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

  • Preparing manuscripts
  • Submitting to journals
  • Responding to reviews
  • Planning publications
  • Meeting reporting standards

Best Practices

  • Follow guidelines precisely
  • Use appropriate standards
  • Respond professionally
  • Document revisions
  • Maintain integrity

Integration Points

  • Quantitative Methods skill
  • Qualitative Analysis skill
  • Systematic Review skill
  • Research Ethics and IRB skill

References

  • Academic Manuscript Preparation process
  • Research Pre-Registration process
  • Quantitative Research Methodologist agent
  • Qualitative Research Specialist agent