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method-writing

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Write and revise the Methods section of research papers to ensure reproducibility; use when preparing an IMRAD manuscript or responding to journal/reporting-guideline requirements (e.g., CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA).

When to use

• Draft or substantially revise the **Methods** section of a scientific manuscript to make the study reproducible.
• Align a manuscript with **IMRAD** conventions and ensure the Methods content matches what is reported in Results.
• Ensure compliance with **study-type reporting guidelines** (e.g., CONSORT for RCTs, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews/meta-analyses).
• Prepare a submission for a **specific journal** with strict formatting, word limits, and required declarations (ethics, funding, data availability).
• Address **reviewer comments** about missing methodological detail, unclear procedures, or insufficient statistical reporting.

When not to use

• Do not use this skill when the required source data, identifiers, files, or credentials are missing.
• Do not use this skill when the user asks for fabricated results, unsupported claims, or out-of-scope conclusions.
• Do not use this skill when a simpler direct answer is more appropriate than the documented workflow.

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