Adkid-Zephyr/anti-defensive-writing-Skill

What it solves

This project addresses "defensive writing" in academic papers, where authors inadvertently weaken their arguments by using apologetic language, over-explaining limitations, or structuring papers like project reports. It shifts the focus from a defensive summary of work to an assertive "academic press conference" style that highlights the paper's core strengths.

How it works

The project provides a set of 12 core rules and specialized prompts that guide AI models to rewrite academic text. It forces the AI to remove self-deprecating language, restructure arguments to focus on evidence-backed claims, and ensure every experiment serves a specific argumentative purpose. You can use it by copying a provided prompt into any AI chat or by installing it as a "Skill" in compatible agent tools like Claude Code or Cursor.

Who it’s for

It is designed for researchers and students writing or revising academic papers, specifically for drafting abstracts, introductions, and conclusions, organizing experimental sections, or preparing rebuttals to reviewers.

Highlights

• Zero-dependency, copy-and-paste prompts available in both English and Chinese.
• Includes "Skill" files for integration into AI agent workflows.
• Provides a clear decision-making framework to replace defensive language with persuasive, evidence-based narratives.
• Helps prioritize content when compressing paper length.
• Encourages a shift in mindset: treat a paper as a product launch rather than a project status report.