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PDF pending restorationBraby, Richard; Kincaid, J. Peter – 1981
Using computers to author and edit text is now feasible and economical, and this paper describes two elements of a computer-based publishing system which aids authors by automatically generating certain types of training material, and in writing easily understood text. The routines are operating on the Training and Evaluation group's minicomputer…
Descriptors: Editing, Minicomputers, Publishing Industry, Readability
Peer reviewedBraby, Richard; Kincaid, J. Peter – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1981
Describes two software routines developed for authors of Navy training materials. SCAT (Systems for Computer Automated Typesetting) automatically composes and formats text, merging it with stored graphics, while CRES (Computer Readability Editing System) aids in writing readable text at the desired level. A six-item bibliography and eight…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Editing, Material Development, Military Training
Peer reviewedKincaid, J. Peter; Gamble, Louis G. – Journal of Reading Behavior, 1977
Presents results of a study comparing standard automobile insurance policies which are difficult to understand with passages from new readable insurance policies, using the cloze procedure with 150 college and high school students in three reading-ability groups. (JM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Insurance, Readability
Kincaid, J. Peter; And Others – 1981
The computer readability editing system described in this report was developed to serve as an author's aid in improving the ease of comprehending Navy technical manuals and training materials. The system has features to (1) flag uncommon and misspelled words and long sentences, (2) suggest simple replacements for difficult words and phrases, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Editing, Instructional Materials, Material Development
Download full textKincaid, J. Peter; And Others – 1980
This final report describes the development and test of a computer readability editing system for use in improving the ease of comprehending Navy technical manuals and training materials. The prototype editing system has features to (1) flag uncommon and misspelled words and long sentences, (2) suggest simple replacements for difficult words, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Editing, Instructional Materials, Material Development
Kincaid, J. Peter; And Others – 1985
This report describes eight word lists developed for use as part of the computer readability editing system (CRES), which was developed to serve as an author's aid in improving the ease of comprehending Navy technical manuals and training materials. The system has features which flag uncommon and misspelled words and long sentences, suggest simple…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Editing, Information Processing, Instructional Materials
Kincaid, J. Peter; Curry, Thomas F., Jr. – 1979
In response to the assessed need for improving the basic academic skills of United States Navy personnel, a project was undertaken to develop a relevant remedial reading workbook for Navy recruit training commands (RTCs). The workbook was designed to augment existing commercial nonmilitary oriented remedial reading materials that were being used…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Basic Skills, Military Personnel, Military Service
