- Feb 2025
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Is it written so that those without a Ph.D. in the discourse can understand it, or does it contain million dollar words that require a scientific dictionary to decipher?
The idea of accessibility in writing and in any form of information is important because if the audience does not understand what you are saying, then the message or point can not get across to them. This is what makes great professors and teachers because they are able to explain a topic that students have no clue about and help them understand it.
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Credibility requires a level of respect in the discourse – respect that comes from proven proficiency and a track record of authoritative (accurate, expert) writing or accomplishments in the field.
This reminds me of the rise of TikTok where creators had to gain their credibility on the platform to share information that they want to share about a certain topic. Then, we have to trust that they know what they are talking about and to not throw the information out of the window.
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Credibility requires a level of respect in the discourse – respect
The use of the word "respect" is a very broad category. Maybe the writer could use another term like "trust within the business"
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million dollar words
This phrase is a great way to put it, but could be re worded because it is not exactly fitting the professionalism of the article.
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The analysis is not the same as a summary – it involves much more than a restating of what was written.
This sentence is clear, but the writer could add a specific example or analogy of what the difference between analysis and summary is.
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