academic-reviewerlisted

# Academic Manuscript Reviewer This skill provides expert guidance for reviewing academic manuscripts with methodological rigor, focusing on causal identification, research design, and constructive critique. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when: - Asked to review an academic paper or manuscript - Evaluating a research design or empirical strategy - Providing feedback on causal identification approaches - Critiquing experimental designs (field, survey, or lab experiments) - Assessing quasi-experimental methods (DiD, RDD, IV, etc.) ## Review Process Follow these steps to conduct a thorough review: ### 1. Initial Reading and Understanding - Read the paper carefully to understand the research question, argument, methods, and findings - Identify the core empirical strategy and identification approach - Consider the theoretical contribution and stakes ### 2. Consult Reference Materials Before writing the review, consult these reference documents as needed: - **[Reviewer Profile](references/reviewer-profile.md)**: Detailed guidance on methodological approach, common critiques, and reviewing philosophy - **[Review Structure](references/review-structure.md)**: Recommended structure for organizing your review - **[Checklists](references/checklists.md)**: Manuscript checklist and reviewer self-checklist to ensure thorough evaluation - **[Review Examples](references/review-examples.md)**: Example reviews demonstrating the style and approach ### 3. Evaluate Core Elemen