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How did the Spache readability formula become a must-have tool?

By Steve Linney | Insight, Posts by Laura Kelly | 0 comment | 12 January, 2019 | 0

Readability rating: A Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.7. Aside from seeing a confused frown, another great way to see that a book isn’t readable for young children is if it doesn’t have the appropriate Spache grade. But what’s Spache, where did it come from and why is it so important?Read more

Why is the New Dale-Chall readability formula so important for elementary teachers and content writers alike?

By Steve Linney | Insight, Posts by Laura Kelly | Comments are Closed | 11 January, 2019 | 0

Readability rating: B Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 8.8. The New Dale-Chall formula was created to analyze readability for fourth-graders and above. But, where did it come from, and why should every writer be paying attention to it? What is a New Dale-Chall readability score? The New Dale-Chall readability score measures a text against a number of wordsRead more

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How did the Automated Readability Index become an essential tool for technical writers?

By Steve Linney | Posts by Laura Kelly | Comments are Closed | 4 January, 2019 | 0

Readability rating: B Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.3. An influx of revised readability formulas in the 1960s sparked a formula befitting typewriters. This period was highly influential on how we measure readability today. But, where did it come from, and how can you best use it? What is the Automated Readability Index? In some ways, the AutomatedRead more

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How did the SMOG index become a crucial readability formula for content writers?

By Steve Linney | Posts by Laura Kelly | 0 comment | 4 January, 2019 | 0

Readability rating: B Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.1 The SMOG Index is an influential and popular writing tool. One that helps content writers score their work for readability and clarity of message.  But, where did it come from, and how can you best use it? What is a SMOG Index readability score? You may be asking, “WhyRead more

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How CEFR can boost your content marketing

By Steve Linney | Insight, Posts by Steve Linney | 0 comment | 19 January, 2018 | 0

Readability rating: A Average grade level: 8.3 Readability is an essential tool for copywriters. If readers can’t understand your copy, you can forget about making an impact. This is true across all industries and sectors.Read more

Creating readability formulas for non-English languages: the problem of the syllable

By Steve Linney | Insight, Posts by Ruth Colmer | 0 comment | 20 December, 2017 | 0

A readability score is a computer-calculated index which can tell you roughly what level of education someone will need to be able to read a piece of text easily.Read more

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