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ERIC Number: EJ265229
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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Effect of Alterations in Prose Style on the Readability of College Texts.
Johnson, Linda L.; Otto, Wayne
Journal of Educational Research, v75 n4 p222-29 Mar-Apr 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, Readability Formulas, Science Materials, Sentence Structure, Textbook Research, Vocabulary
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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