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Unlocking Readability: The Hidden Pitfalls of Nominalizations

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Unlocking Readability: The Hidden Pitfalls of Nominalizations

Brian Scott August 7, 2024

In the pursuit of clear and effective writing, nominalizations stand out as a common yet often overlooked pitfall. Robert...

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How to Improve Readability for Impaired Readers

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How to Improve Readability for Impaired Readers

Brian Scott December 11, 2023

In a small, sunlit classroom, Ms. Thompson observed her diverse group of students. Among them was Julia, a bright...

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1. Readability Formulas Help Learn about popular types of readability formulas and how to use them. 2. Readability Help Learn...

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An Overview of Using Readability Formulas

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An Overview of Using Readability Formulas

David Long November 29, 2023

You can use “readability formulas” to measure the difficulty of words and sentences in any written materials. You can...

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Why Should The Healthcare Industry Use Readability Formulas?

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Why Should The Healthcare Industry Use Readability Formulas?

Brian Scott November 21, 2023

Dr. Emily, a young physician in a busy city hospital, passionately cared for her patients. Working in one of...

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Why the Education Industry Needs Readability Formulas

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Why the Education Industry Needs Readability Formulas

Janice Jacobs November 20, 2023

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

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Why You Should Write at an 8th Grade Reading Level for Everyday Readers

7 min read

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Why You Should Write at an 8th Grade Reading Level for Everyday Readers

Brian Scott November 23, 2023

Creating content that everyday readers can understand is as important—or maybe even more important—as writing for a niche audience...

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The Art of Simplicity: A Writer’s Guide

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The Art of Simplicity: A Writer’s Guide

Brian Scott November 21, 2023

Imagine a young entrepreneur, James, seated at a large office desk, his fingers poised above the keyboard. He’s been...

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How to Improve the Readability of Anything You Write

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How to Improve the Readability of Anything You Write

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...

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Why Should the Insurance Industry Use Readability Formulas?

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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...

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