Writing Clearer Sentences the Robert Gunning Way 14 min read Writing Tips Writing Clearer Sentences the Robert Gunning Way Brian Scott April 27, 2024 Robert Gunning, a renowned writing expert, was invited to speak at a writers’ conference to share his insights on...Read More
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What are Lexical Density and Lexical Diversity? 22 min read Readability Help What are Lexical Density and Lexical Diversity? Linda Thorpe December 27, 2023 Understanding words and how they’re used is important to language studies. Two key terms that help us analyze language...Read More
The Coleman-Liau Readability Formula 2 min read Readability Formulas Help The Coleman-Liau Readability Formula Brian Scott December 22, 2023 The Coleman–Liau Readability Formula (also known as The Coleman–Liau Index) is a readability assessment test by linguists Meri Coleman and T. L. Liau...Read More
Readability Formulas to Score Spanish Texts 9 min read Readability Help Readability Formulas to Score Spanish Texts Brian Scott December 21, 2023 Readability formulas help you measure how clear your writing is. These mathematical models analyze various linguistic features of text...Read More
The Era of the McCall-Crabbs Reading Tests 6 min read Readability Help The Era of the McCall-Crabbs Reading Tests Janice Jacobs December 3, 2023 Imagine a classroom in the 1920s: wooden desks arranged in neat rows, chalkboards covering the front wall, and the...Read More
The Powers-Sumner-Kearl Simplified Readability Formulas 3 min read Readability Formulas Help The Powers-Sumner-Kearl Simplified Readability Formulas Brian Scott December 3, 2023 The Powers-Sumner-Kearl Formulas are a set of “updated” tools to evaluate the readability of text. Linguists R.D. Powers, W.A. Sumner,...Read More
Readability Matters: Designing for Impact 5 min read Readability Help Readability Matters: Designing for Impact David Long December 3, 2023 In a world where digital speed often outpaces human patience, making your content digestible is not just a need—it’s...Read More
What Are Readability Formulas and Why Use Them? 5 min read Readability Help What Are Readability Formulas and Why Use Them? Brian Scott November 27, 2023 We can divide the term “readability” into “read” + “ability,” which translates into the ability to read. Readability has...Read More
The Spache Readability Formula for Young Readers 4 min read Readability Formulas Help The Spache Readability Formula for Young Readers Brian Scott November 26, 2023 In the art of writing, it is vital to weave words that resonate with your readers. Your aim is...Read More