How does the 4-tier hierarchy work?

It ranks sources into four levels: Tier 1 (peer-reviewed papers/official docs), Tier 2 (industry reports), Tier 3 (expert blogs), and Tier 4 (unverified tutorials) to help prioritize authority.

What is the CRAAP test in this skill?

The CRAAP test is an academic framework used to evaluate sources based on Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose to ensure only high-quality information is used.

Where are my research findings stored?

All validated sources and key findings are automatically saved to .coursekit/research_notes.json within your project repository.

Do I need an existing plan to use this skill?

Yes, this skill is designed to be used after running the coursekit.plan tool, as it targets specific gaps identified during the planning phase.

Academic Researcher & Course Fact-Checker

Name: Academic Researcher & Course Fact-Checker
Author: adaptiveX-gh

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学习与文档

Systematically identifies knowledge gaps and evaluates source credibility for course content using the CRAAP framework.

The Researcher skill enhances Claude's ability to validate and expand educational content by identifying critical gaps in course plans. It guides users through a rigorous academic evaluation process using the CRAAP test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) and a 4-tier source hierarchy. By categorizing sources from peer-reviewed papers to practitioner blogs, the skill ensures that all course data, examples, and evidence are backed by high-authority information. It automates the documentation of findings into structured JSON, providing actionable recommendations for integrating research into final course modules.

主要功能

01Automated identification of research needs from existing course plans

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03Integration guidance for updating course modules with verified data

04Source quality assessment using the CRAAP test framework

05Structured JSON documentation for research notes and findings

064-tier hierarchy categorization for academic and industry sources

使用场景

01Fact-checking technical course modules against official documentation and industry reports

02Finding and documenting credible academic citations for evidence-based learning

03Systematically filling knowledge gaps in complex curriculum development

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add adaptivex-gh/coursekit-mcp researcher

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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