Plain-language Summaries of Research

Collection

1. Plain-language Summaries of Research: Writing for different readers

   Peter Rodgers

   More could be done to make research papers readily understandable by the public.
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   Plain-language Summaries of Research: An inside guide to eLife digests

   Stuart RF King, Emma Pewsey, Sarah Shailes

   After summarizing over 2,400 articles in plain language, the eLife Features team shares what it has learnt about writing and editing for a broad audience.

3. Plain-language Summaries of Research: Something for everyone

   Sarah Shailes

   Journals and other scientific organizations produce a diverse variety of plain-language summaries.
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   Plain-language Summaries of Research: The value of a healthy relationship

   Bridget M Kuehn

   Biomedical science benefits when plain language allows patients to engage with all stages of the research process.

5. Plain-language Summaries: How to write an eLife digest

   We explain the process used to produce eLife digests, and share some advice to help authors write about their research in plain language.

6. Plain-language Summaries: Journals and other organizations that produce plain-language summaries

   We have compiled a list of over 50 journals and other organizations that publish plain-language summaries of scientific research.

7. Plain-language Summaries: Results of the 2016 eLife digest reader survey

   A survey of over 300 people reveals what our readers really think of eLife digests.