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Janice Jacobs December 27, 2023

Remember the age of chalkboards and squeaky erasers? Fast-forward to now—technology’s taken us on a wild ride straight into...

The Era of the McCall-Crabbs Reading Tests Img Mcall Crabbs2

Janice Jacobs December 3, 2023

Imagine a classroom in the 1920s: wooden desks arranged in neat rows, chalkboards covering the front wall, and the...

Why Should Military and Government Use Readability Formulas? Img Write Gov Military01

Janice Jacobs November 27, 2023

In 1917 the US military began systematic testing of readability among adults. Studies revealed most U.S. adults had limited...

Why the Education Industry Needs Readability Formulas Img Readability Education Sector01

Janice Jacobs November 20, 2023

Right from their inception in the late 1940s, readability formulas revolutionized the writing style of everyone. These formulas affect...

Janice Jacobs November 24, 2023

Imagine you’re a novelist about to embark on your next literary journey, a story set in a bustling, vibrant...

How to Improve the Readability of Anything You Write Img Improve Readability This Way2

Janice Jacobs November 13, 2023

Writers crafting content for the general public usually want to entertain and/or educate their readers. They ask two important...

Understanding Grade Levels and Readability Scores Word Art

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...