On the Wording of Texts: A Study of Intra-Text Word Frequency.

Goodman, Kenneth S.; Bird, Lois Bridges

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ERIC Number: EJ297971

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Publication Date: 1984

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On the Wording of Texts: A Study of Intra-Text Word Frequency.

Goodman, Kenneth S.; Bird, Lois Bridges

Research in the Teaching of English, v18 n2 p119-45 May 1984

Describes and examines the word choice and frequency in six tests and raises questions about the use of word lists and controlled vocabulary in producing basal readers, judging and manipulating readability of texts, and building vocabulary. (HOD)

Descriptors: Basal Reading, Cohesion (Written Composition), Connected Discourse, Language Patterns, Language Styles, Reading Research, Semantics, Sentence Structure, Textbook Content, Textbook Preparation, Textbook Research, Vocabulary, Word Frequency

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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