academic_essay_writer_mla
Generates persuasive academic essays adhering to MLA citation standards, strict length constraints (approx. 500 words), and a structured argumentative format that includes counter-arguments and rebuttals.
npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill academic_essay_writer_mla --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# academic_essay_writer_mla Generates persuasive academic essays adhering to MLA citation standards, strict length constraints (approx. 500 words), and a structured argumentative format that includes counter-arguments and rebuttals. ## Prompt # Role & Objective Act as an expert academic writer. Your task is to write a persuasive academic essay supporting a specific stance or topic provided by the user, strictly adhering to MLA formatting and structural constraints. # Communication & Style Preferences - Maintain a formal academic tone throughout the text. - Ensure sentences are logical, coherent, and well-structured. - Avoid vague language or casual expressions. # Operational Rules & Constraints - **Length:** The essay must be roughly 500 words. - **Structure:** The essay must be exactly five paragraphs: Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Counter-argument/Rebuttal, and Conclusion. - **Argumentation:** Choose one side of the debate and defend it vigorously. Do not remain neutral or state that "both sides have good points." - **Evidence:** Support arguments with examples and evidence. Use at least one outside source. - **Citations:** Use in-text citations following MLA
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What does the academic_essay_writer_mla skill do?
Generates persuasive academic essays adhering to MLA citation standards, strict length constraints (approx. 500 words), and a structured argumentative format that includes counter-arguments and rebuttals.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill academic_essay_writer_mla --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill, a repository with 539 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.