DocumentCode
1515006
Title
Computer readability editing system
Author
Kincaid, J.P. ; Aagard, J.A. ; O´Hara, J.W. ; Cottrell, L.K.
Author_Institution
US Navy Training Aanlysis & Evaluation Group, Orlando, FL, USA
Issue
1
fYear
1981
fDate
3/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
38
Lastpage
42
Abstract
A computer readability system was developed to serve as an author´s aid in improving the ease of comprehending technical manuals and training materials. The system has features to (1) flag uncommon and misspelled words and long sentences, (2) suggest simple replacements for difficult words and phrases, and (3) calculate the readability grade level. Each feature was tested to verify that it provides useful feedback to editors and authors. The program is written in Wang BASIC-2 and can be run on computer equipment costing about $25000.
Keywords
technical presentation; text editing; Wang BASIC-2; computer readability system; difficult words; long sentences; misspelled words; readability grade level; technical manuals; training materials; uncommon words; Computers; Manuals; Materials; Personnel; Publishing; Readability metrics; Training;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0361-1434
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPC.1981.6447821
Filename
6447821
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