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
fDate :
3/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPC.1981.6447821
