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