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
Why Should Military and Government Use Readability Formulas? 7 min read Readability Help Why Should Military and Government Use Readability Formulas? 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...Read More
Why Should The Healthcare Industry Use Readability Formulas? 9 min read Readability Help 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...Read More
How to Use the SMOG Readability Formula on Health Materials 7 min read Readability Formulas Help How to Use the SMOG Readability Formula on Health Materials Brian Scott November 20, 2024 When Jane received her medical prescription, she was puzzled. The instructions seemed complex and riddled with medical jargon. As...Read More
How Can My Company Save Money Using Readability Formulas? 4 min read Readability Help How Can My Company Save Money Using Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 21, 2023 Many business owners constantly seek new ways to save money and increase profits. One such money-saving measure is to...Read More
How to Create a Reader Profile for Optimal Readability 10 min read Reader Profiles How to Create a Reader Profile for Optimal Readability 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...Read More