Lay Summary
Generate wider interest in your research by communicating key findings in easy-to-understand language.
Why choose a Lay Summary?
A lay summary is a clear, concise, jargon-free summary of your research article, written in plain language. It is designed to improve understanding of key research findings amongst non-expert audiences such as patients, practitioners, professionals in nearby disciplines, funders, the media, and the public.
Lay summary
- Improves research accessibility by communicating the significance of your research in an easy-to-understand manner, encouraging readers outside of your field to engage with your research.
- Is easily shareable through a variety of channels, helping to connect you with researchers outside your field who may be interested in collaborating.
- Is perfect to use in newsletters, blogs, grant applications and other areas where you need to communicate your research findings simply to a lay audience.
- Enables you to engage new audiences and expand your reach by sharing extracts from your summary in social media posts, along with a link to your published journal article or lay summary.
$275
Delivery in 5 business days
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What to expect
- A concise, structured, 250-word summary of your manuscript written in jargon-free, clear language, and delivered in Microsoft Word format.
- Includes a reference, and link, to your published article.
- Suggested descriptions for social media channels, search engine optimized alt text, and suggested hashtags to improve your reach on social media.
How it works
Step 1
Place your order at any stage after your journal article has been accepted or published.
Step 2
Select a service, securely upload your article, and complete the author questionnaire.
Step 3
Our team will study your article and any supporting material and prepare a first draft.
Step 4
Complete your payment, review the draft, and provide feedback.
Step 5
Our team will incorporate your feedback and share the final deliverable file.