Readability Reconsidered: A Study of Reader Reactions to Fog Indexes.

McAdams, Katherine C.

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ERIC Number: EJ463761

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Publication Date: 1993

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Readability Reconsidered: A Study of Reader Reactions to Fog Indexes.

McAdams, Katherine C.

Newspaper Research Journal, v13-14 n4-1 p50-59 Fall-Win 1992-93

Investigates whether news stories that are easier to read will be more positively evaluated by readers. Finds no support for that hypothesis. Suggests that intriguing topics might attract and challenge all readers and potential readers because reader interest appears to be accompanied by a host of other positive reactions. (RS)

Descriptors: Higher Education, News Writing, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reader Response

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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