Form 4.2
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS International Publication Award
Layman’s Summary (Journal Article) (Revised July 2021)
(1) Link to the article http://
(2) What is the significance of your research or creative work?
(3) Patent/invention disclosure (Write “N/A” if not applicable)
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(4) Summary (strictly 150-250 words)
A layman’s summary is a short account that explains your research to the non-specialist, such as a student in a different field, a media worker, a local government official, or anybody who lacks the technical knowledge that you have. With the layman’s summary, you make the findings of your research accessible to the general public. You also interest others to know more about your work, and when you get the attention of the public, you increase your chances of receiving more support for your work, whether for funding, dissemination or overall public participation.
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(5) Photos
Photos may be taken from the paper, field work, performance or similar activities. Please upload a high- resolution (300 dpi) copy of photos) in the online portal.
First photo:
Second photo:
Copyright owned
by the author/s: ____ YES
____ NO, please specify name of copyright owner: __________________
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