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How Can I Simplify My Writing Using Readability Formulas? 4 min read Writing Tips How Can I Simplify My Writing Using Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 16, 2023 Imagine a grandmother who wants to use her new smartphone but the 500-word user’s manual confuses her. It’s full...Read More
When Should I Use Readability Formulas and When Should I Not? 5 min read Readability Help When Should I Use Readability Formulas and When Should I Not? David Long November 13, 2023 Readability formulas are tools that analyze the readability of text, usually by calculating sentence length, word length, and syllables....Read More
Why Should the Insurance Industry Use Readability Formulas? 5 min read Readability Help Why Should the Insurance Industry Use Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 10, 2023 On a bright and calm Tuesday morning, Jim received his newly minted insurance policy in the mail. As he...Read More
Understanding Grade Levels and Readability Scores 7 min read Readability Formulas Help Understanding Grade Levels and Readability Scores Janice Jacobs November 10, 2023 It’s easy to assume from the term “readability formulas” that such formulas measure reading ease or comprehension–which, they do...Read More
How to Prepare Your Text for Readability Formulas 6 min read Readability Help How to Prepare Your Text for Readability Formulas Brian Scott November 22, 2024 This experience highlights a critical aspect of readability analysis: cleaning or “sanitizing” the text before applying readability formulas. The...Read More