Plain Language for Researchers

It is now more important than ever for researchers to be “bilingual” in plain language. It fosters trust with the community and presents research in a non-threatening way, while also helping to promote dialogue between scientists and strengthen collaboration. This UB CTSI Educational Modules video:

  • Offers a “usable” definition of plain language for researchers
  • Explores various readability Indexes
  • Provides writing tips for recruitment and presentation materials, including flyers, abstracts, and papers

* This material was originally developed as a CTSI Open Research Office presentation.

Presented by Andy Strohmeier, M.Ed., Integrating Special Populations Coordinator, Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Running Time: 13 minutes

Posting Date: May 30, 2023

Questions?
 Contact the CTSI Plain Language team at plainlanguage@buffalo.edu.

Additional resources:
 CTSI Recruitment Resources Toolkit (Plain Language section): https://www.buffalo.edu/ctsi/cores/recruitment/recruitment-resources-toolkit.plain-language.html
CTSI Open Research Office session on Plain Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGhQNpObqKU&feature=youtu.be