Apply the ScholarEval framework to systematically evaluate scholarly work across quality dimensions (novelty, rigor, significance, and clarity). Use to critique academic papers, research proposals, literature reviews, or grant applications and produce a structured, criterion-based assessment.
SkillScore92Maintained
Automatic
◆Research pack
Last verified 8/7/2026
What it changes
Passed 21 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 8 of 23 without it.
Without skill33%
With skill92%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Names the output file SCHOLAR_EVALUATION.md.
Assigns a score of 5 for exemplary publishable quality.
Uses flags --scores input_scores.json and --output report.txt.
and 11 more in the full report
14 fixed8 passed either way2 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+58 pp
Tokens
+100%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-42%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/7/2026v122 of 24 cases passed with skill · 23 comparable
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 13 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 13
Prompt
In an automated scientific writing workflow, what specific Markdown file name is generated to store the quantitative ScholarEval assessment alongside PEER_REVIEW.md?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Names the output file SCHOLAR_EVALUATION.md.
Missed
Passed
case-18 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/7/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md304 linessingle file
Scholar Evaluation
Overview
Apply the ScholarEval framework to systematically evaluate scholarly and research work. This skill provides structured evaluation methodology based on peer-reviewed research assessment criteria, enabling comprehensive analysis of academic papers, research proposals, literature reviews, and scholarly writing across multiple quality dimensions.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
Evaluating research papers for quality and rigor
Assessing literature review comprehensiveness and quality
Reviewing research methodology design
Scoring data analysis approaches
Evaluating scholarly writing and presentation
Providing structured feedback on academic work
Benchmarking research quality against established criteria
Assessing publication readiness for target venues
Providing quantitative evaluation to complement qualitative peer review
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