IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Jun 1980

Computerized readability levels

Jeanne G. Barry California State University System

Abstract

Six readability formulas have been programmed in the FORTRAN language for digital computation. These represent the work of Dale and Chall; Spache; Flesch (Reading Ease); Farr, Jenkins, and Patterson; Gunning (Fog Index); and Spaulding (Spanish). The equations are given and briefly discussed. The programs are available from the author for input to a time sharing system.

Journal
IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published
1980-06-01
DOI
10.1109/tpc.1980.6501858
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  1. Giles (1990)
    The Readability Controversy: A Technical Writing Review
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  2. Michaelson (1981)
    How to Define Quality in Engineering Manuscripts
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication

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