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Download full textHarris, Albert J.; Jacobson, Milton D. – 1974
This paper summarizes the work to date on the revised Harris-Jacobson Readability Formulas. The contents include "The Criterion," which discusses the criterion used in the development of the formulas; "Variables Employed," which includes percent of uncommon words, average sentence length, percent of long words, mean number of letters per word, and…
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Elementary Education, Readability, Readability Formulas
Williams, Allan R., Jr.; And Others – 1974
This literature review documents the state-of-the-art of readability assessment and indicates directions for future research in readability measurement. The period since 1953 is emphasized, although there is some consideration of earlier work. Primary emphasis within the review is based on readability measurement; however, a final section is…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Literature Reviews, Readability, Readability Formulas
