Jargon Buster
PROTransform complex academic papers into simple explanations a 12-year-old can understand. Uses Feynman Technique, analogies, and plain language.
Example Usage
“I’m a 9th grader studying cellular biology. Can you explain this CRISPR gene editing paper in plain language? I want to understand what CRISPR does and why it’s important, but I’m confused by all the technical stuff about Cas9 proteins and guide RNA.”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reading level target using Flesch-Kincaid scale (3-8) | 6 | |
| How much detail to include: brief, medium, or detailed | medium | |
| How many analogies to use (0.0-1.0 scale) | 0.6 | |
| Explanation style: curious, story, practical, or playful | curious | |
| Which sections to prioritize: all, abstract, results, or significance | all |
Jargon Buster transforms dense academic papers into simple, engaging explanations that anyone can understand. Using the Feynman Technique, research-backed readability guidelines, and creative analogies, this skill helps students, curious learners, journalists, and non-specialists access scientific discoveries without needing a PhD to decode them.
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- Best Practices in Science Communication ASCB guidance on avoiding jargon, focusing on big picture, using analogies
- Plain Language Summary Guidelines Science Societies framework for converting research into plain language
- AGU Plain Language Summary Standards American Geophysical Union guidelines distinguishing abstract from plain summary
- Feynman Technique: Master Concepts Four-step methodology for breaking down complex subjects
- Flesch-Kincaid Readability Tests Comprehensive standards for readability scoring targeting grades 4-6
- Child-Friendly Explanations Guide Practical strategies for explaining complex topics to children
- How to Summarize Research Papers Step-by-step framework for research paper summarization
- Anatomy of a Scientific Paper Detailed breakdown of IMRaD structure and section purposes
- NHS Plain Language Guidelines UK NHS guidelines for plain language summaries: short sentences, no assumed knowledge