Guides: CSD 5313 Augmentative Communication and Severe Populations : Translating

Resources for Translating Jargon

The questions that your instructor gave you will help guide you as you write your summary response for your chosen article.

However, if you are having trouble translating any jargon in your article into everyday speech, you may wish to consult one of the resources below:

Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
MedLinePlus is a reputable resource for plain language explanations and summaries of medical terms. It is run by the National Library of Medicine.
University of Michigan Plain Language Medical Dictionary
Plain language dictionary run by the University of Michigan. You can copy and paste text from an article and terms that appear in the dictionary will automatically appear with plain language definitions.
CDC Plain Language Resources
Examples and tips for writing plain language summaries published by the Center for Disease Control