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What are Lexical Density and Lexical Diversity?

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What are Lexical Density and Lexical Diversity?

Brian Scott February 7, 2025

Understanding words and how they’re used is important to language studies. Two key terms that help us analyze language...

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Readability vs. SEO: Striking the Perfect Balance for Online Content

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Readability vs. SEO: Striking the Perfect Balance for Online Content

Brian Scott January 29, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of online content, two essential factors often appear at odds with each other: readability and...

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How to Use the Automated Readability Index (ARI) Formula for Clearer Communication

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How to Use the Automated Readability Index (ARI) Formula for Clearer Communication

Brian Scott January 26, 2025

The Automated Readability Index (ARI) was developed by linguists E. A. Smith and R. J. Senter to improve the...

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Writing for 3rd Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats

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Writing for 3rd Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats

David Long January 23, 2025

A 3rd-grade reading level pertains to children in third grade, ages 8-9 years old. At this stage, students are...

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How to Improve Readability for Impaired Readers

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How to Improve Readability for Impaired Readers

Brian Scott January 17, 2025

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

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The Era of the McCall-Crabbs Reading Tests

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The Era of the McCall-Crabbs Reading Tests

Brian Scott January 16, 2025

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

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How to Create a Reader Profile for Optimal Readability

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How to Create a Reader Profile for Optimal Readability

Brian Scott December 8, 2024

This is where the concept of a reader profile becomes your compass. Picture Jane, a 30-year-old urban professional with...

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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 December 6, 2024

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

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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 28, 2024

On a bright and calm Tuesday morning, Jim received his newly minted insurance policy in the mail. As he...

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Cite My Website – WordPress Plugin

Cite My Website – WordPress Plugin

Plugin Name: Cite My Website Overview Cite My Website is a user-friendly plugin to help readers accurately cite your...

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