Write an essay (1000-1500words)for a general academic audience that analyzes
and compares a scholarly (IMRAD-style) scientific research article and a popular or journalistic article on
the same subject. Your main claim should be evaluative. You will:•Arguehow effectively the popular source
adapts the scientific research for a lay audienceby consideringanswers to the following questions:
oImperative 1: Has the popular article presented an accurate view of the discoveries in question (while
perhaps changing the scope or emphasis)?If not, were the changes justifiable based on the needs of a popular
audience?oImperative 2: How has the popular author reframed the scientific researchto appeal to that
audience? Is that framing effective? oImperative 3: What rhetorical strategies has the popular author adopted
to appeal to theaudience?How do they work, specifically?Are these strategies appropriate for the audience?