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Peer reviewedJohnson, Linda L.; Otto, Wayne – Journal of Educational Research, 1982
The possibility of changing the prosaic style of college level science textbooks to increase readability was investigated. Conclusions suggest that the readability of college textbook prose is not significantly affected by the stylistic factors employed in most readability formulas. (CJ)
Descriptors: College Science, High School Seniors, Higher Education, Readability
