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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
Download full textSchafer, Paul J. – 1986
Noting that research indicating Newbery Medal books are not popular with elementary students in spite of their unquestioned superiority in plot, characterization, and style, a study examined the readability level of Newbery Medal winners from 1974 to 1986. Three readability formulas were used to assess readability: Gunning's Fog Index, Fry…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Readability
