Learn about the Linsear Write Readability Formula 9 min read Readability Formulas Help 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....Read More
Learn about the Raygor Readability Graph 4 min read Readability Formulas Help Learn about the Raygor Readability Graph Brian Scott September 24, 2024 The Raygor Graph is a formula/graph developed by Alton L. Raygor in the 1970s to score the readability of...Read More
How to Measure Cognitive Reading Load to Improve Readability of Any Text 8 min read Writing Tips How to Measure Cognitive Reading Load to Improve Readability of Any Text Brian Scott September 2, 2024 Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) is a concept from psychology that explains how our brains handle information when we learn...Read More
Improve Your Writing Style with Cognitive Load Theory 12 min read Writing Tips Improve Your Writing Style with Cognitive Load Theory Brian Scott September 2, 2024 Mrs. Elaine Harper, a retired English teacher, recently hosted a writer’s workshop at her local library in Tulsa, OK....Read More
The Fog of Fuzzy Words: How to Make Every Word Work for You 9 min read Writing Tips The Fog of Fuzzy Words: How to Make Every Word Work for You Brian Scott August 14, 2024 Fuzzy Words are like the fog of the writing world—hazy, elusive, and likely to disappear when you try to...Read More
Writing Clearer Sentences the Robert Gunning Way 15 min read Writing Tips Writing Clearer Sentences the Robert Gunning Way Brian Scott August 11, 2024 Robert Gunning, a renowned writing expert, was invited to speak at a writers’ conference to share his insights on...Read More
How to Edit Weak Verbs into Strong Verbs to Improve Readability 9 min read Writing Tips How to Edit Weak Verbs into Strong Verbs to Improve Readability Brian Scott August 8, 2024 Writing is an art that hinges on clarity, engagement, and brevity. You can enrich your writing by replacing weak...Read More
How to Edit Hard Words to Improve Readability 11 min read Writing Tips 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...Read More
Unlocking Readability: The Hidden Pitfalls of Nominalizations 14 min read Writing Tips 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...Read More
How to Use the Cloze Test (Cloze Deletion Test) to Score Readability 3 min read Readability Formulas Help How to Use the Cloze Test (Cloze Deletion Test) to Score Readability Brian Scott July 8, 2024 Ever come across a paragraph with blanks and thought it was just a simple word game? That’s the Cloze...Read More