Plain Language Summary: Lay Summeries Service

Plain Language Summary

Let us make a powerful and concise summary of your research to generate significant awareness and promotion of your work.

Create a summary of your manuscript that can be easily
shared, leading to increased visibility and readership.

Use it to influence academics, researchers, or anyone who might be curious about your work
Simplify complex information in a format that is easy to understand, making it more accessible to patients and to a non-specialist audience.
Present your work in a short summary that is appealing

Use it to pitch to funders who can consider applications for future grants
Your plain language summary is created by experienced scientific writers and senior reviewers

$275 5-6 days

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What authors have said about us?

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Excellent proofreading and comments! Your proofreading is so helpful for improving my manuscript. Especially, you modified many poor sentences to more elegant ones. Thanks very much.

Dr. Jeong Eun Shin (신정은), Journal editor (Customer since 2 January 2023)
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), South Korea

I had previously asked a university professor I knew for native checking, but this was the first time I used such a service. The comments were kind and polite, and I realized that it is safer to outsource to a professional than to ask a busy teacher to do it for me. You used precise expressions that I would not have been able to use myself, so I believe that you properly understood the content before proofreading. I will use your service again in the future. Thank you very much.

Dr. - 野田　ゆり子, Part-time lecturer (Client since 24 December 2022) Others (Others), Japan

It was well proofread and the comments in the Scientific Review Report were very well reasoned.

Dr. Makoto Nakamura (中村真), Full-time researcher (Customer since 24 December 2020)
Okinawa Prefectural Nambu Medical Center, Children Medical Center, Japan

Dear Janice_5, I appreciate your kind and thoughtful editing. Thank you so much for editing during New year holidays. I submitted the revised manuscript to the target journal yesterday, and the manuscript was successfully sent to the editor. I would like you to edit future manuscript. May this year bring you good things!

Dr. Kenji Yorita (頼田顕辞), Doctor/Medical professional (Customer since 24 July 2014)
Japanese red Cross Kochi Hospital , Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a plain language summary?

A plain language summary is a concise and simplified version of a document or text, written in clear and straightforward language. It aims to communicate the main points and key findings of the original content in a way that is easily understandable to a wide audience, including those without specialized knowledge in the subject matter. The purpose of a plain language summary is to make complex information more accessible, increase readability, and ensure that important information is effectively conveyed to a broader audience.

What happens if the files I’ve received require more revisions?

Minor revisions including textual changes will be accommodated for free for you.

Who writes the plain language summary for my journal article?

Our team of scientific writers will communicate your research findings accurately using language that is easy to understand by non-experts. A senior reviewer will check the summary for quality assurance.

What will I receive when I opt for Plain Language service?

We summarize your research article in plain language that is suitable for a lay audience. Our standard lay summary service will provide you with a 250-word summary, with structured subheadings to help readers understand your research and how it fits into the broader context.