Academic Paper Polish

# Academic Paper Polish

Transform rough drafts into publication-ready manuscripts following Nature, Science, and top-tier journal conventions. Supports both English and Chinese academic writing.

Description

This skill provides systematic guidance for polishing academic manuscripts. It covers abstract refinement, logical flow restructuring, academic tone calibration, and formatting compliance. Designed for researchers submitting to high-impact journals (IF > 5) who need their writing to meet rigorous editorial standards.

When to Use

Instructions

1. Analyze the Manuscript

Read the full text first. Identify:

2. Polish in This Order

#### Title

#### Abstract

#### Introduction

#### Results

#### Discussion

3. Language Standards

| Aspect | Rule |

|--------|------|

| Verb tense | Past for methods/results; present for established facts and implications |

| Voice | Passive for methods; active preferred elsewhere |

| Hedging | Use cautious language ("suggests," "may") for novel claims; be direct for established facts |

| Jargon | Define on first use; avoid unnecessary acronyms |

| Sentence length | Average 20-25 words; break any sentence over 35 words |

4. Chinese Academic Polish (中文论文润色)

For Chinese manuscripts targeting domestic core journals (中文核心期刊):

Examples

**Before (Title):** "A Study on the Effects of Temperature on the Growth of Bacteria in Different Conditions"

**After:** "Temperature-dependent growth modulation of Escherichia coli across nutrient gradients"

**Before (Abstract opening):** "Bacteria are very important microorganisms that exist everywhere..."

**After:** "Despite the ubiquity of environmental bacteria, the mechanisms governing thermal adaptation remain unclear."

**Before (Discussion):** "Our results show that the method works well and is better than other methods."

**After:** "Compared with established protocols, the proposed method achieves a 3.2-fold improvement in detection sensitivity while reducing processing time by 40%."

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