Sentence construction in scientific and engineering texts

V. A. Bram

doi:10.1109/tpc.1978.6594221

IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Dec 1978

Sentence construction in scientific and engineering texts

V. A. Bram

Abstract

Readability of professional technical material was assessed by scientists and engineers. Less than 33 percent proved `easy' to read and understand. Further investigation showed that sentence structure had the greatest effect on readability.

Journal: IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published: 1978-12-01
DOI: 10.1109/tpc.1978.6594221
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