In this research paper, the authors aim to improve the ability of language models to rewrite arguments in a clear and concise manner. They propose a novel approach called "read-over-read" (RoR), which involves rewriting questions-in-context using a combination of three principles: acceptance, middle school graduates, and formal education.
The authors begin by explaining that Asa Gray, an American botanist, argued in his book that evolution is the secondary effect of the ice revolution. To defend this argument, Gray published a pamphlet that rebutted counterarguments by arguing that the book provides evidence for the theory of evolution through the process of natural selection.
The authors then pose three questions to summarize the main points of the article:
- What did Asa Gray do in America?
Answer: Asa Gray argued that evolution is the secondary effect of the ice revolution. - What did the pamphlet defend?
Answer: The book defended the theory of evolution through the process of natural selection. - What was the title of the pamphlet?
Answer: The title of the pamphlet was "Natural Selection".
By using these questions, the authors demonstrate how their RoR approach can help language models rephrase complex arguments in a clear and concise manner, while also highlighting the key points of the original argument. This approach has important implications for applications such as machine reading comprehension and question-answering systems, where the ability to accurately rewrite arguments is crucial.
