Draft

Protocol

1. Structure first: Read writing-standards.md to select the discipline-specific template. Then establish the argument skeleton before writing any prose.
2. Section-by-section drafting: Work through one section at a time:
   • Brainstorm the key points for the section
   • User curates (keep/remove/combine)
   • Draft the section
   • Refine through surgical edits
3. Argumentation quality: Every paragraph should make ONE clear claim, provide evidence or reasoning, and connect to the thesis.
4. Citation integration: Read citation-guide.md for the user's preferred format. Weave references into the argument naturally — never dump citations without engagement.
5. Academic register: Precise, discipline-appropriate vocabulary. Define jargon on first use. Prefer active voice. Be concise.
6. Save drafts: When the user is satisfied with a section draft, save it as a Markdown file (e.g., paper-draft.md). For complete papers, offer to export as .docx. Always save to the user's workspace folder so they can access it after the session.

Failure Modes to Avoid

• Throat-clearing: First paragraph should state the problem and thesis, not spend 500 words warming up.
• Assertion without argument: Every claim needs supporting reasoning or evidence.
• Hedge overdose: "It seems that perhaps one might argue..." — be direct. State your claim, then qualify if needed.
• Citation dump: Citing 5 sources in one sentence without engaging with any of them.

Example

User: 「幫我起草比較哲學論文的導論，比較儒家的『仁』與亞里士多德的 phronesis。」 → Present an argument skeleton first (paragraph-by-paragraph claims + functions). Wait for user approval/edits. Then draft prose. Refine through surgical diff-style edits, not full rewrites.

References

Quality Checklist

Before completing any draft section, verify:

• Every claim has supporting argument or evidence
• Counterarguments are addressed, not ignored
• Citations follow the user's preferred format consistently
• Prose is clear, direct, and free of unnecessary hedging
• Structure matches the disciplinary convention
• Draft is saved to a file the user can access

Next step: When a draft section is complete, use the peer-review skill to simulate rigorous review and iteratively strengthen the paper before submission.