Breadcrumb Home Resources Why Clear Writing Matters Why Clear Writing Matters Why Clear Writing Matters Main navigation Writing Grants Writing Research Articles Writing Generally Why Clear Writing Matters Feedback Integration and Collaborative Authorship Biostatistics Resources Available to CCOM Researchers Branding and Style Guides Courses Relevant to Science Communication Intellectual Property and Commercialization Below are articles and websites that provide information on the importance of clear writing. Articles “Opinion: How can we boost the impact of publications? Try better writing,” Benjamin Freeling, Zoe A Doubleday, Sean Connell, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci, 2019 Jan 8;116(2):341-343.“Better writing in scientific publications builds reader confidence and understanding,” Ren Ryba, Zoe A. Doubleday, Matthew J Dry, Carolyn Semmler, Sean D Connell, Front Psychol, 2021 Aug 27;12:714321 Websites Communicating research intent and value in NIH applications; tips from the NIH on using plain language in your application to clearly express the intent, value, and potential impact of your research on public health.Plain Language at NIH; describes what plain language is and why it is important to use when communicating.Clear Communication; NIH resource page to support the creation and dissemination of health information.Clear & Simple; NIH guide to assist health communicators in developing audience-appropriate information and communicating effectively.
