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:
| Paper Type | Opening | Motivation | Gap Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| New method | Contrast or Challenge-first | Applications-based | Technical barriers |
| Benchmark | Historical progression | Proxy-metric mismatch | Empirical demonstration |
| Theory | Universal importance | Resistance-based | Comparative refinement |
| Application | Crisis-driven or Systems | Multi-stakeholder | Practical limitations |
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