126. Listen To This If…You need to write a 100-word lay summary
Episode 2 of the Let's Talk SciComm podcast, hosted by Unimelb SciComm, titled "126. Listen To This If…You need to write a 100-word lay summary" was published on January 29, 2026 and runs 6 minutes.
January 29, 2026 ·6m · Let's Talk SciComm
Summary
A 100-word lay summary sounds simple, but getting every word to count is harder than it looks. In this episode, Jen and Michael share practical tips for writing summaries that actually make people care. From finding a strong hook to focusing on impact (not methods), they talk through how to make your research clear, engaging, and accessible for non-expert readers. Perfect for anyone tackling grant applications, scholarships, or research submissions.You can find more great advice here:https://www.elsevier.com/en-au/connect/in-a-nutshell-how-to-write-a-lay-summaryhttps://researcher.life/blog/article/how-to-write-a-lay-summary-10-tips-for-researchers/https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1500882112Transcript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/z9x2
Episode Description
A 100-word lay summary sounds simple, but getting every word to count is harder than it looks. In this episode, Jen and Michael share practical tips for writing summaries that actually make people care. From finding a strong hook to focusing on impact (not methods), they talk through how to make your research clear, engaging, and accessible for non-expert readers. Perfect for anyone tackling grant applications, scholarships, or research submissions.
You can find more great advice here:
https://www.elsevier.com/en-au/connect/in-a-nutshell-how-to-write-a-lay-summary
https://researcher.life/blog/article/how-to-write-a-lay-summary-10-tips-for-researchers/
Transcript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/z9x2
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