The use of jargon kills people’s interest in science, politics
Jeff Grabmeier writes in Ohio State News:
"The problem is that the mere presence of jargon sends a discouraging message to readers, said Hillary Shulman, lead author of the study and assistant professor of communication at The Ohio State University.
"'The use of difficult, specialized words are a signal that tells people that they don’t belong,' Shulman said.
"'You can tell them what the terms mean, but it doesn’t matter. They already feel like that this message isn’t for them.' ..."
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