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academic-debate

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Updated 10-16 09:10

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Academic Debate and Viewpoint Comparison Skill

Pure instruction skill. LLM structured thinking + read_draft, search_local_references, mcp_cgu_deep_think, mcp_cgu_spark_collision。

Triggers: debate, pro/con, devil's advocate, challenge assumptions, compare viewpoints


Framework 1: Academic Debate (two-sided debate)

Structured pro and con arguments for a research issue. Bylevel of evidenceranked: SR/Meta > RCT > Cohort > Case-Control > Cross-Sectional > Case Series > Expert Opinion

Output: Position A (supporting) → Position B (opposing) → Methodological Considerations (bias) → Synthesis (agreement / disagreement / clinical bottom line)


Framework 2: Devil's Advocate

Systematically challenge a research claim. 5 dimensions:

  1. Methodological — biases corresponding to study type (see below)
  2. Statistical — multiple comparisons, effect size, CI width, missing data, power
  3. Generalizability — population, setting, timeframe, intervention fidelity
  4. Alternative Explanations — confounding, reverse causation, temporal trends, Hawthorne
  5. Likely Reviewer Questions — based on study type

Output: Strengthening Recommendations (address counter-arguments, add sensitivity analysis, cite SR, frame conservatively)


Framework 3: Viewpoint Comparison

Systematic comparison of multiple theories/methods. Default comparison dimensions: Evidence Base, Theoretical Foundation, Clinical Applicability, Patient Safety, Cost-Effectiveness, Current Guidelines, Limitations


Study-Type-Specific Biases

Type Key Biases
RCT Selection, performance, detection, attrition, reporting
Cohort Selection, confounding, information, loss to follow-up, healthy worker
Case-Control Recall, selection (controls), confounding, misclassification, temporal ambiguity
Cross-Sectional No temporality, prevalence-incidence, non-response, information
Retrospective Information (records), survivorship, confounding, missing data

Auto-detect:randomized/RCT=RCT, cohort/prospective=Cohort, case-control/odds=Case-Control, cross-sectional/prevalence=Cross-Sectional, retrospective/chart=Retrospective


Principles of use

  1. Evidence-based, cite existing literature
  2. Present both sides in a balanced way
  3. Bias analysis corresponds to the correct study type
  4. Finally provide clinical recommendations (in service of the Discussion)