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January 21, 2026Journal of Leadership Studies0 citations

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For Whom Do Scholars Write? Part 1

NHNathan HarterChristopher Newport University

Key Points

The aim is to investigate the differences in writing for specialists versus the general public and their implications.
Hosted a symposium to discuss audience concerns in scholarly writing.
Engaged various scholars to share insights on writing strategies for different audiences.
Identified key challenges writers face when addressing both audiences.
Revealed that writing styles differ significantly based on the intended audience.

Abstract

Scholars can write for two different audiences, both specialists and the general public, yet the relationship between the two ways of writing raises concerns this symposium was designed to address.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69706c87b6488063ad5c19fe https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.70026

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