In order to appeal to a general audience when writing an article based on a scientific paper while still maintaining its scientific characteristics, you should summarize the actual experiment covered in the paper such as why it was conducted, how it was carried out, and for what purposes. Emphasized parts of the abstract and conclusion, as well as actual numerical data should be included, as it heavily implies that the author of the NY Times or another comparable periodical actually comprehended the study’s information as opposed to writing something for the sake of attracting views. One thing I definitely feel authors should do on science based popular articles is quote or paraphrase from parts of the study, whether it be the discussion, methods, or abstract. This would increase credibility since information is taken directly from the source, resulting in less disputes concerning the veracity of the research or experiment. Popular articles should also justify how beneficial or useful the research is, perhaps by relating the scientific research article to the audience with brief anecdotes, questions, or media. Otherwise, people would lose interest quickly as they wonder “Why should I care?” Incorporating visual aids like graphs from the primary articles could also help the reader follow along with both the study’s research and the popular author’s interpretation.

Authors should definitely refrain from saying an innovation will do certain things  when it still needs more trials. It becomes misleading when for example, a popular article states, “X will cure Y” but the research states that there still needs to be further testing. Words like “might” or “could” better enforce accuracy. Remaining objective is important when communicating scientific data but allowing some subjectivity can also eliminate bias by providing other perspectives regarding the research. Citing someone else’s research or attitude towards the topic of the primary article may expose interpretations that the scientists had not considered, which can improve the research or innovation. As for the presentations of the class and my own, I was surprised about all of the progress in cancer research that we do not normally hear about. From nanobots to A.I. and new drugs, there is hope that one day the disease might actually be cured. It was also admirable that everyone understood, well at least tried to understand, what their primary articles were talking about, especially with all of the scientific jargon.