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Paper in Plain English

Turn a dense academic paper into a clear explanation, including what it doesn't show.

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Here's an academic paper (or its abstract, methods and results):

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{{paper text}}
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Explain it to me as a smart reader from outside the field ({{my background}}).

1. The question they asked, in one sentence.
2. What they actually did, step by step, with no jargon (or define it).
3. What they found, with the key numbers and what those numbers mean.
4. What the paper does NOT show, even though a headline might claim it does.
5. How strong the evidence is: sample size, controls, replication.
6. Three questions I should ask if I'm going to cite this.

If any part depends on figures or tables you can't see, tell me.

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