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

• Citation accuracy (Item 2) — Critical for scholarly integrity

• Anonymization (Item 6) — Can cause desk rejection

• Method integrity (Item 4) — Ensures reproducibility

• Figure/Table completeness (Item 3) — Avoids broken references

• All others — For polish and clarity

Citation Verification Process

For each citation:

• Locate source: Find original paper/book/website

• Verify quote accuracy: If quoting, check exact wording matches

• Verify claim accuracy: Confirm source says what you claim it says

• Check context: Ensure quote/claim not taken out of context

• Find better sources: Search for more recent or authoritative alternatives

• Document verification: Note which citations verified and when