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Cut the Clutter: Why Conciseness Is a Core Competency in Biomedical and Scientific Writing

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Summary Conciseness is key to clarity, accessibility and impact in biomedical communication. Verbose academic writing impedes comprehension, especially in multilingual and non‐native English contexts, and for non‐specialist (secondary) audiences. Clear instructional strategies can help writers reduce redundancy without compromising scientific rigour. Targeted writing support is essential at all levels in academia, ranging from undergraduate to faculty, with an emphasis on early‐career individuals who are developing their writing skills. Additional writing support may be provided for non‐native English speakers to help them become more comfortable writing about their work in English, which is the internationally accepted language of contemporary scholarly communication.

Source: Learned Publishing

DOI: 10.1002/leap.2064

Authors: Sarah Poynton, Rachel Walden, Yuliia Lysanets, Olena Bieliaieva

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Poltava State Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Academic Writing and Publishing

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,080

OpenAlex ID: W7160635506

FWCI: 8.858

Cites: 2

Cited by: 1

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