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How to Write Readable Business Documents in Plain English

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How to Write Readable Business Documents in Plain English

Brian Scott November 19, 2023

In the past decade people wrote to impress others, rather than to communicate with them. Many business writers used...

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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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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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Improve Your Writing Style with Cognitive Load Theory

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Improve Your Writing Style with Cognitive Load Theory

Brian Scott November 13, 2024

Mrs. Elaine Harper, a retired English teacher, recently hosted a writer’s workshop at her local library in Tulsa, OK....

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Way back in 2004, when flip phones were the height of tech and social media meant shouting across the...

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The Gunning Fog Index (or FOG) Readability Formula

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The Gunning Fog Index (or FOG) Readability Formula

Brian Scott October 7, 2024

The English language dances with elegance and complexity. It invites us all to communicate, understand, and learn. Yet, its...

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Learn about the Linsear Write Readability Formula

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Learn about the Linsear Write Readability Formula

Brian Scott October 6, 2024

Linsear Write is a formula that measures the readability of English texts. Created by John O’Hayre for the U.S....

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How to Edit Hard Words to Improve Readability

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How to Edit Hard Words to Improve Readability

Brian Scott August 7, 2024

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, emergency response teams scrambled to coordinate relief efforts. A government official delivered...

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