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Guideline for Writing Lay Summaries

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A lay summary, also known as a plain-language summary, is a concise, non-technical explanation of complex research that makes findings accessible to a broad audience, including patients, policymakers, and the general public. While the value of these summaries is increasingly recognized by journals, funders, and regulators, there's often a lack of standardized, evidence-based guidance on how to write them effectively. This document presents a systematic review of the current literature and existing guidelines on lay summary development, synthesizing the best practices and providing a clear, practical guideline to help researchers and science communicators create high-quality, impactful summaries that maximize the reach and understanding of their work.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17449462

Authors: Rasuli, Behrooz, Shahriari, Parviz

Institution: Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Academic Publishing and Open Access

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7095061023

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