Research articles, specifically, discuss the collection and analysis of data to answer a question (typically an original one). Other scholarly articles might include literature reviews, meta-analyses of previously published research, or include a discussion of specific interest within the field. All these articles are published in peer-reviewed journals. All these articles are difficult to read: they are written for experts, not the general public.

For this discussion, consider an article you've read for your assignment that is challenging you.

• What makes the article challenging to read?
• If you had to revise it to make it more accessible to a nonacademic audience, what writing strategies would you use?

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Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least one other learner. Please make sure your response is substantive.