# Academic Paper Writer

> Structure theses, essays, and academic papers with introduction, theoretical framework, development, conclusions, and bibliography. Use when the user asks for a TFG, essay, research paper outline, or academic write-up.

- Skill: `kroshank/academic-paper-writer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add kroshank/academic-paper-writer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/kroshank/academic-paper-writer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: KRoshanK (https://skillmd.com/u/kroshank)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/kroshank/academic-paper-writer

---


# Academic Paper Writer

Structure and draft academic work without fake sources or inflated claims.

## Intake
Need: question/thesis, field, level (undergrad / master / paper), length, citation style (APA/MLA/Chicago/Harvard/IEEE), and any required sections.

If sources are not provided, produce structure + argument + placeholder citations marked `[SOURCE NEEDED]`. Never invent papers, years, or DOIs.

## Default structure
1. Title + abstract (150-200 words when a paper, not a short essay)
2. Introduction: problem, gap, question, claim, roadmap
3. Theoretical framework / literature map
4. Method or analytical approach (if empirical)
5. Development / analysis
6. Discussion
7. Conclusion (no new evidence)
8. Bibliography

## Process
1. Turn the topic into a contestable claim.
2. Outline section-by-section with the job of each paragraph.
3. Draft only after the outline is agreed, unless the user asked for a full draft immediately.
4. Track claims vs evidence. Flag speculation.
5. Keep register academic but readable. No filler.

## Rules
- Do not fabricate citations, quotations, data, or page numbers.
- Label AI-suggested sources as candidates to verify.
- Match the requested citation style.
- If word count is given, hit it +/-10%.