Science Communication — Making Research Accessible
Overview
Translate complex scientific findings into engaging content for non-specialist audiences.
Output Types
Press Release
- Headline: Active voice, no jargon, emphasize significance
- Lead paragraph: Who, what, when, where, why — in plain language
- Quote: From the lead researcher, expressing significance
- Background: 1-2 paragraphs of accessible context
- Implications: What this means for patients/society/technology
- Contact info: PI, institution press office
Plain-Language Summary
- Write at 8th-grade reading level
- Replace jargon: "gene expression" → "how active a gene is"