Year: 2024

Why Should Publishers Use Readability Formulas?

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Why Should Publishers Use Readability Formulas?

Brian Scott November 22, 2024

This scenario is all too common. It illustrates a challenge in the publishing industry: engaging readers with accessible content....

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How to Decide Which Readability Formula to Use

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How to Decide Which Readability Formula to Use

Brian Scott November 21, 2024

Imagine you’re browsing through a bookstore, and you come across a fascinating book. You open it eagerly, only to...

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The Process of Readability Formulas (Free Infographic)

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The Process of Readability Formulas (Free Infographic)

Brian Scott November 21, 2024

In the age of information overload, readers welcome readable text—clear, concise, engaging and easy-to-read words and sentences. Whether your...

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Readability Formulas and the Active Role of the Reader

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Readability Formulas and the Active Role of the Reader

Brian Scott November 20, 2024

Imagine you’re at a bustling international airport. A sign overhead reads, “To Gates and Flights.” It’s concise, uses familiar...

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Lix Readability Formula: The Lasbarhetsindex Swedish Readability Formula

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Lix Readability Formula: The Lasbarhetsindex Swedish Readability Formula

Brian Scott November 20, 2024

LIX is a readability measure to score the difficulty of reading a foreign text. The Lix Formula was developed...

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Learn about the Flesch Reading Ease Formula

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Learn about the Flesch Reading Ease Formula

Brian Scott November 19, 2024

Flesch Reading Ease Formula (FRE) is one of the pioneering readability formulas that writers and non-writers still use today....

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Writing for College Student Readers – Syntactic Stats

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Writing for College Student Readers – Syntactic Stats

Brian Scott November 18, 2024

Syntactics refers to the study of sentence structure, word order, grammar, and word usage to convey meaning. When writing...

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Learn How to Use the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Formula

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Learn How to Use the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Formula

Brian Scott November 18, 2024

The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level improves upon the Flesch Reading Ease formula. Rudolph Flesch, an author, writing consultant, and the supporter...

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Why Use Readability Formulas?

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Why Use Readability Formulas?

Brian Scott November 17, 2024

Ever felt like you were reading something written in another language even though it was English? You’re not alone....

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The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level for Scoring Digital Content (FKGL)

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The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level for Scoring Digital Content (FKGL)

Brian Scott November 17, 2024

The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL) is a popular readability formula that scores the difficulty of text.  It works by...

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