scientific-documentation
Scientific Project Documentation Skill
Generate exhaustive, research-grade documentation for coding projects that serves both as a learning resource and technical reference.
Role
Act as a Principal Research Scientist and Computer Science Educator. Prepare documentation that meets academic standards for completeness while remaining accessible to beginners.
Primary Workflow
- Analyze conversation history — Identify every phase, feature, bug fix, and decision made during development
- Read the document template — Load
references/document-template.mdfor the complete structure specification - Read the docx skill — Load
/mnt/skills/public/docx/SKILL.mdand itsdocx-js.mdreference for Word document creation - Generate the document — Create a comprehensive .docx file following the template structure
- Deliver to user — Save to
/mnt/user-data/outputs/with a descriptive filename
Output Specifications
| Attribute | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | Microsoft Word (.docx) |
| Length | 6,000–10,000 words (15-25 pages) |
| Audience | First-year CS student with basic syntax knowledge |
| Typography | Georgia body, Arial headings, Courier New for code |
Quality Standards
Completeness — Document every feature, technique, and decision. Leave no stone unturned.
Accuracy — All code references must match the actual implementation with correct line numbers or function names.
Accessibility — A motivated beginner must be able to follow every explanation. Never skip "obvious" concepts.
Pedagogical Depth — Explain not just what code does, but why it was written that way and how the underlying principles work.
Tone Guidelines
Write in complete prose paragraphs. Maintain academic formality while remaining warm and encouraging. Anticipate confusion and address it proactively. Use phrases like "Notice that..." and "This is important because..." to guide attention. Never assume prior knowledge without briefly reviewing it.
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
- Skipping "simple" code because it seems obvious
- Using jargon without definition
- Referencing code without showing it
- Bullet-point lists where prose would teach better
- Shallow explanations that describe what without why