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name: icml-intro-writer description: > Revise ICML/NeurIPS/ICLR paper introductions to match oral-quality writing patterns. Use when writing or revising a machine learning paper introduction, when user mentions ICML/NeurIPS/ICLR paper writing, when user asks to improve introduction structure or flow, or when user wants to make introduction more compelling for top ML venues.

ICML Introduction Writer

Revise introductions to match patterns from ICML 2025 oral papers. Based on analysis of 10 accepted oral papers spanning theory, methods, benchmarks, and applications.

Revision Workflow

Step 1: Analyze Current Introduction

Read the introduction and identify:

• Current opening strategy
• How problem motivation is established
• How gap is identified
• How solution is previewed
• How contributions are presented
• Citation integration style

Step 2: Select Appropriate Patterns

Based on paper type, select patterns from references/patterns.md:

Step 3: Apply Revision Checklist

Opening (Para 1)

• Does NOT start with "In this paper, we..."
• Establishes context before narrowing to problem
• Uses one of 7 opening strategies

Motivation (Para 2-3)

• Concrete applications or importance stated
• Scale/urgency established
• Citations support claims

Gap (Para 3-4)

• Specific limitation, not vague "insufficient"
• Prior work acknowledged before criticizing
• Gap flows naturally to solution

Solution Preview (Para 4-5)

• Method named clearly
• Key insight or reframing stated
• Scope clarified if needed

Contributions (Final Para)

• Clearly signaled ("Our contributions are:")
• Action verbs start each item
• Quantified when possible
• 3-4 items typical

Step 4: Polish Transitions

Use transition phrases from references/phrases.md:

• Paragraph connections should flow logically
• Avoid abrupt topic shifts
• Use contrast phrases for gap identification
• Use causal phrases for solution justification

Step 5: Verify Citation Integration

• Definitions have citations
• Limitations cite specific prior work
• No orphan citation clusters at paragraph ends
• Use "Following~\citet{}, we..." pattern when building on prior work

Quick Reference

Never Do

• Open with "In this paper, we propose..."
• Use vague gap: "existing methods are insufficient"
• List contributions without action verbs
• Cluster citations at paragraph ends without integration

Always Do

• Establish context before narrowing
• Acknowledge prior work before criticizing
• Quantify improvements when available
• Use hedging appropriately (may, suggests, indicates)

Sentence Length

• Short sentences for key claims
• Longer sentences for technical explanations
• No run-on sentences

Resources

• references/patterns.md: Detailed patterns with examples from 10 oral papers
• references/phrases.md: Ready-to-use phrases organized by function