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ERIC Number: EJ294689
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1983
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How Active, Passive and Nominal Styles Affect Readability of Science Writing.
Bostian, Lloyd R.
Journalism Quarterly, v60 n4 p635-40,670 Win 1983
Concludes that nominal writing style, substituting nouns for verbs, adversely affects reader interest and reading speed. (FL)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Literary Styles, Readability, Reading Interests, Technical Writing, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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