Effects of Document Simplification on the Reading Comprehension of the Elderly.

Walmsley, Sean A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ255017

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Publication Date: 1981

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Effects of Document Simplification on the Reading Comprehension of the Elderly.

Walmsley, Sean A.; And Others

Journal of Reading Behavior, v13 n3 p237-48 Fall 1981

Reports that the readability level of a document is a poor indicator of its comprehension for aged subjects and that simplifying the language of documents may not be sufficient in easing their comprehension difficulties. (FL)

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Older Adults, Readability, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties, Reading Research, Reading Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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