What information should I provide to get the best results?

For the best output, provide the candidate's CV, the specific position description, your relationship context, and 3-5 specific examples of their excellence.

How does this skill improve the quality of my letters?

It implements a 'show, don't tell' methodology, replacing vague adjectives with concrete evidence and comparative statements that help selection committees calibrate the candidate's strength.

Can I use this for industry job references?

While specifically optimized for academic contexts like research and teaching, its core principles of evidence-based advocacy are highly effective for professional industry references as well.

What is the Academic Letter Architect skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that provides structured guidance, best practices, and templates for writing persuasive academic recommendation and reference letters.

Academic Letter Architect

Name: Academic Letter Architect
Author: lyndonkl

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学習とドキュメンテーション

Drafts high-impact academic recommendation letters and award nominations using evidence-based advocacy and comparative assessment frameworks.

概要

Academic Letter Architect is a specialized skill designed to streamline the creation of professional recommendation letters for students, postdocs, and faculty colleagues. By focusing on concrete evidence rather than vague adjectives, this tool helps users construct persuasive narratives for graduate school applications, tenure reviews, and prestigious awards. It guides you through a structured workflow—from context gathering to tone calibration—ensuring every letter provides the necessary comparative context and genuine enthusiasm required to distinguish candidates in competitive academic environments.

主な機能

Tailored workflows for students, postdocs, faculty, and award nominees
Evidence-based drafting using specific research and professional achievements
8 GitHub stars
Structural templates for high-impact opening and closing statements
Tone calibration tools to ensure appropriate levels of advocacy
Comparative assessment frameworks to provide crucial candidate context

ユースケース

Drafting faculty position or grant support letters for postdoctoral researchers
Writing graduate school or fellowship recommendation letters for students
Creating detailed award nominations or promotion letters for academic colleagues

概要

主な機能

Tailored workflows for students, postdocs, faculty, and award nominees
Evidence-based drafting using specific research and professional achievements
8 GitHub stars
Structural templates for high-impact opening and closing statements
Tone calibration tools to ensure appropriate levels of advocacy
Comparative assessment frameworks to provide crucial candidate context

ユースケース

Drafting faculty position or grant support letters for postdoctoral researchers
Writing graduate school or fellowship recommendation letters for students
Creating detailed award nominations or promotion letters for academic colleagues