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Peer reviewedPeterson, Lorna; Coniglio, Jamie W. – RQ, 1987
Library user guides from seven large academic libraries were examined for readability using microcomputer software for analysis. Results indicated that most guides are written at or above a reading level of grade 12. Appendices summarize readability formulas and depict in a composite graph the levels of all of the guides examined. (16 references)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Graphs, Library Guides
Kennedy, Keith – Curriculum Review, 1985
Discusses history of the development of computer software to determine material readability and general design of readability software. Tables present summaries of: (1) parameters used by selected readability scales and their grade level applications; and (2) microcomputer software programs available, including readability techniques included in…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFiore, Gregory N. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
This article presents a technique that builds linear equations to approximate Fry's readability graph. A BASIC program building the linear equations and providing the grade levels is provided. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Applications
