By name: nonfiction-research description: Academic source gathering, citation management, fact-checking for nonfiction author: AuthorClaw version: 1.0.0 triggers: - "nonfiction" - "citation" - "cite" - "bibliography" - "source" - "academic" - "fact check" - "reference" permissions: - network:http - file:read - file:write
Nonfiction Research Skill
Comprehensive research support for nonfiction authors.
Source Management
- Track all sources with full citation data
- Organize by chapter/topic
- Flag primary vs. secondary sources
- Note source reliability and potential bias
Citation Formats
Support: APA, MLA, Chicago (Notes & Bibliography), Chicago (Author-Date), Harvard Auto-generate bibliography/works cited in the author's preferred format.
Fact-Checking Process
- Identify all factual claims in the manuscript
- Trace each claim to its source
- Verify source reliability
- Flag: ✅ verified, ⚠️ needs stronger source, ❌ cannot verify
- Note claims that are author opinion vs. established fact
Interview Management
- Track interview subjects, dates, and key quotes
- Permission/consent tracking
- Quote accuracy verification
Data Visualization
- Help structure data for charts, graphs, and infographics
- Fact-check statistical claims
- Suggest better ways to present complex data
Legal Awareness
- Flag potential libel concerns
- Note when something might need legal review
- Track permissions needed for quoted material
- Fair use considerations
Output
Save research database to projects/[project]/research/sources.md