science-writing

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Science Writing

Create clear, evidence-based scientific prose with validated citations and reproducible methods.

Instructions

  1. Clarify target venue and manuscript scope.
  2. Outline the section before writing prose.
  3. Write in full paragraphs with precise, evidence-backed claims.
  4. Validate DOIs and citation metadata.
  5. Check structure against IMRAD or venue requirements.

Quick Reference

Task Action
DOI validation python scripts/crossref_validator.py --doi <doi>
Writing guidance See references/
Examples See examples/

Input Requirements

  • Manuscript section(s) or outline
  • Target journal or venue (if known)
  • Citation list or DOI inputs

Output

  • Publication-quality prose
  • Validated references (DOI-checked)
  • Consistent citation formatting

Quality Gates

  • Claims are supported by citations
  • Paragraph structure and flow are clear
  • DOIs validated where available

Examples

Example 1: Validate a DOI

python scripts/crossref_validator.py --doi "10.1038/d41586-018-02404-4"

Troubleshooting

Issue: Missing DOI metadata Solution: Search by title and verify the source before citing.

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GitHub Stars
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First Seen
Feb 19, 2026