Readability tests, readability formulas, or readability metrics are formulae for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text (a readability survey).
Resource : (April, 2011) title Readability test Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readability_test
according to wiki -answer (2011) readability test is :formulae for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text .
so it can be conclude that Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text Word processing applications often have readability tests , which can be deployed on documents in-editing.
adopted from : wiki answer (2011) readability test. retrieved from :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readability_test
According to Webster’s Online Dictionary by Princeton University (2006), in the sciences, readability is a measure of an instrument's ability to display incremental changes in its output value. In writing, readability is defined as reading ease, especially as it results from a writing style. Ease-of-reading is the result of the interaction between the text and the reader.
From the statement above, readability test is the way to measure the reader ability of writing that makes it easy or difficult to read and understand.
Adopted from: Webster’s Online Dictionary by Princeton University (2006), Extended Definition: readability. Retrieved from: http://www.webstersonlinedictionary.org/definitions/readability
Assignment 7 Name :Lusi Hartiyas NIM : 2009 111 240
READABILITY TEST Accroding to David (1990:2), Readability tests are tools for checking how easy or difficult documents are to read. A formula measures the average sentence length of a document in words and the average word length in syllables. Putting those two numbers into an equation gives a result showing how a text rates on a readability scale.
From the explanation, it can be stated that Readability tests is a test that is used in reading, a test which aims to find a passage that includes easy or difficult to read and understand, ways to knowing whether a text or passage can be read or not, it is difficult in reading or not. Readability test be used to enhance the ability of the author, as well as to facilitate the readers before they read a passage.
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READABILITY TEST
According to MANCKO (2008) Readability test is a way to measure the reading ease, comprehension, retention, reading speed, and reading persistence of a text. By definition, can I conclude that the readability test is to measure or test for someone in their reading comprehension. Do activities that get the results to be achieved or not?
Adopted From: Mancko SA Inggris (2008-2012). Readability Test. Retried From: http://www.mancko.com/readability-tests/en/
According to UsingEnglish (2012), readability tests are designed to give a statistical analysis of the difficulty of a text. While any attempt to reduce language use, which is inherently creative, to statistics can be criticized, readability tests can be used to give an approximate indication.
It can be said that, readability test are made to find out whether the text is readable or not. Of course, there is some kind of formula to test the text. After we get the result from the formula, we can concluded is the quality of text is easy or difficult to read and to be understand.
Adopted from UsingEnglish.com. 2012. Readability Test. Retrieved from http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/readability-test.html
According to George Klare (1963) readability is the ease of understanding or comprehension due to the style of writing. It can be concluded that readability can concern to writing style to know and comprehend the text.
According to the creator of the SMOG readability formula G. Harry McLaughlin (1969) readability as the degree to which a given class of people find certain reading matter compelling and comprehensible. It can be implied readability is an interaction between the text and a group of readers to know the characteristics such as reading skill, prior knowledge, and motivation.
According to Mancko (2008) readability test is a way to measure the reading ease, comprehension, retention, reading speed, and reading persistence of a text. It can be stated that readability test is a test to measure the satisfaction of someone when he or she reads a text, and it also can be used to know the speed of reading.
According to thecreativegenie (2012) Readability is the quality of a written document that makes it easy to read and understand. It can be concluded that readability shows
According to Wikipedia, Readability tests is formula for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. It can be assumed that readability test is a test to evaluate a text, it can be from the sentences, words or syllables.
Sources:
Fiona Hossack(2004). Technical Language and the General Public. Retrieved from: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML H. William (September 2007).The Principles of Readability. Retrieved from: www.nald.ca/library/research/readab/readab.pdf Mancko, 2008. Readability test. Retrieved from: http://www.mancko.com/readability-tests/en/ thecreativegenie (2012).Applying readability tests to a document. Retrieved from: http://plainlanguage.com/newreadability.html Wikipedia (2012). Readability test. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readability_test
Name : SULVIA WULAN SARI NIM : 2009 111 104 Semester / Class : 6 / Regular B
READABILITY TEST
According to English Language ( ELS ) Learning ( 2012 ), Readability test is designed to give a statistical analysis of the difficulty of a text.
From the definition it can be stated that readability test is a process that used to understand and comprehend difficult words or sentences in a text.
Adopted from : English Language ( ELS ) Learning ( April 2012 ). Definition of Readability Test. Retrieved from : http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/readability-test.html
Name : SILVIA WULAN SARI NIM : 2009 111 104 Semester / Class : 6 / Regular B
READABILITY TEST
According to English Language ( ELS ) Learning ( 2012 ), Readability test is designed to give a statistical analysis of the difficulty of a text.
From the definition it can be stated that readability test is a process that used to understand and comprehend difficult words or sentences in a text.
Adopted from : English Language ( ELS ) Learning ( April 2012 ). Definition of Readability Test. Retrieved from : http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/readability-test.html
According to McDaniel and Gates (1999), Readability Tests are designed to give a statistical analysis of the difficulty of a text. While any attempt to reduce language use, which is inherently creative, to statistics can be criticized, readability tests can be used to give an approximate indication.
From the statement above, we can conclude that readability test is used to verify a reading text whether it can be read or not. Readability tests evaluate the mechanics of a text to determine the level of difficulty for the reader.
Resource : French, J., Stevens, C.B., McVey. D., & Merritt, R. (2010). Social Marketing and Public Health: Theory and Practice. Retrieved from: http://books.google.co.id/books?id=CsEijRnC8GYC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Social+Marketing+and+Public+Health:+Theory+and+Practice&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_H-ZT5O5AonKrAfrhqW4AQ&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Social%20Marketing%20and%20Public%20Health%3A%20Theory%20and%20Practice&f=false
According to Cheryl Stephens,Readability describes the ease with which a document can be read. Readability tests, which are mathematical formulas, were designed to assess the suitability of books for students at particular grade levels or ages.
The tests were intended to help educators, librarians and publishers make decisions about purchase and sale of books. They were also meant to save time - because before the formula were used those decisions were made on recommendations of educators and librarians who read the books. These people were taking books already written and figuring out who were the appropriate reading groups.
Webster's defines "readable" as:
fit to be read, interesting, agreeable and attractive in style; and enjoyable.
Obviously, readability formulas cannot measure features like interest and enjoyment. Also, when we ask whether text is understood by its reader we are questioning is "comprehensibility". Readability formulas cannot measure how comprehensible a text is. And they cannot measure whether a text is suitable for particular readers needs.
Readability formulas were first developed in the 1920s in the United States. From the earliest efforts to today, readability tests have been designed as mathematical equations which correlate measurable elements of writing - such as the number of personal pronouns in the text, the average number of syllables in words or number of words in sentences in the text.
The use of readability tests in the plain language process is a controversial topic. Now that readability scores are easy to obtain by using computerized grammar and style checking software programs, there is new pressure to adopt them. While some people use readability tests to help them make their writing plainer, other people are fervently opposed to their use.
Adopted from :Readability: It's Past, Present, & Future Beverly L. Zakaluk and S. Jay Samuels, editors, published by the International Reading Association, Newark, Delaware, 1988.
From Mancko SA(2008-2012)Readability tests and readability metrics are a way to measure the reading ease, comprehension, retention, reading speed, and reading persistence of a text.
According to Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia readability tests, readability formulas, or readability metrics are formula for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text (a readability survey).
There are several popular readability indexes, for example:
* Gunning Fog Index * Flesch Reading Ease Scale * Flesch-Kincaid Grade Index
So, from the explanation above, it can be concluded that readability tests are ways to measure and determine how readable the content of the text is, usually by counting syllables, words, or sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text (a readability survey).
Resources : Mancko AS(2008-2012) The Readability Tests, retrieved from : http://www.mancko.com/readability-tests/en/ Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Readability Tests, retrieved from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readability_test Gnome Dev Center, Readability Tests, retrieved from : http://developer.gnome.org/gdp-style-guide/stable/usability-readability.html.en
Readability testing of patient leaflets aims at checking the creation of PIL in accordance to paragraph 3 of the Article 59 of EU directive 2004/27/EC, especially to the findability, applicability and understandability of text. The test design is individually structured user testing interviews involving independent observers and supervisor. All event has carefully prepared in close connection with the sponsor according to the demographic situation of drug's target (indicated) and/or current actual patient group.
Writing the protocol Writing the test questions Preparing the questionnaires Defining the target group Enrolling of volunteers into the target group Checking questionnaire within a pilot test involving 1-3 patients Performing the interviews with (at least) 20 patients in two separate rounds Performing statistical analyses Correction of the patient leaflet if needed Repeating the interviews if needed Evaluation Writing the summary Preparing the document for submission to the authority Translation of the document into English Loan translation of the approved patient leaflet
Resource : Pharma Coldwell,(July,2001) tittle Readability Test Retrieved from http://www.coldwell.hu/pharma/rt.html
Readability test Nama : Loris Pardiansah NIM : 2010.111.375.P Readability tests, readability formulas, or readability metrics are formulae for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text (a readability survey). Word processing applications often have readability tests built-in, which can be deployed on documents in-editing. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia How to use readability tests Researchers have been critical of using readability tests on readers of an additional language. They point out that these tests cannot take into account that we mentally process our first language differently than we do additional languages we have acquired. Therefore a reader does not approach the text with the same or similar intuition for the language existing among native users. This is important when using cloze testing on text intended for people reading in an additional language. It is also significant when designing the testing groups for cloze tests or try-outs of the material. A population which meets the same criteria for first language must be used to accurately assess the readability of material written in a second or additional language. Keep the readability formula out of the writing process itself. Follow other guidelines to writing. If you like to work with guidelines in checklists, use the Document Design Centre's Guidelines, the CBA/CBA Guidelines, the CLIC Red Alert Editing System or Fry's Writeability Checklist.
Use the formulas for feedback only: • Write • Apply the formula • Revise • Test Remember that the readability test is only a screen and offers only a prediction. Remember that the score is only a prediction that the text is suitable for a particular reading grade. Remember that the formulas do not take into account other features which contribute to comprehension so they may underestimate or overestimate the suitability of the material. by Darville Richard and Hiebert Marilyn (1985)Canadian Law Information Council, CLIC Papers on PLEI, no. 7.
Defenition reability test A readability test is a way to measure a text for how easy it is to read. Readability tests give a prediction as to how difficult readers will find a particular text. They do this by measuring one or both of the two main causes, as follows:
Word difficulty is usually measured by vocabulary lists or word length.
adpted from :Wikipedia Meaning and Definition on 'Readability. retrieved from :http://www.dictionary30.com/meaning/Readability
Readability tests and readability metrics are a way to measure the reading ease, comprehension, retention, reading speed, and reading persistence of a text. acording to Watts, L. and J. Nisbet, Legibility in Children's Books (NFER, 1974)Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text Word processing applications often have readability tests , which can be deployed on documents in-editing.
according to Gilliland, J., Readability (University of London Press, 1972) Readability formulae cannot be the sole judge of the suitability of a text. Other factors need to be considered : for example, the size of type and length of line, sentence structure, the number of words per page, the use of colour, the use of diagrams, the page layout and whether confusing cross-references such as 'see Fig. 39.27' are required, the number of concepts per paragraph, the use of white-space between paragraphs, whether the text is 'interactive', the human interest score, etc.
according to Graham, W., 'Readability and science textbooks', School Science Review, 1978, 208, 59, 545-550. eadability
This article outlines the subject of readability, and its relevance to school books. The 4 main sections of the article are: 1. The effect of interest and motivation. 2. Legibility, including type, layout and reading conditions. 3. Sentence structure, including readability formulae. 4. Reading ages for school textbooks, especially in science.
According to Cheryl Stephens (2000): Readability describes the ease with which a document can be read. Readability tests, which are mathematical formulas, were designed to assess the suitability of books for students at particular grade levels or ages.
Webster's defines "readable" as: • Fit to be read, • Interesting, • Agreeable and attractive in style; and • Enjoyable.
From the definition, it can be stated that Readability Test can help the students, librarian, and the publisher make decision about purchase and sale of books. Obviously, readability formulas cannot measure features like interest and enjoyment. Readability formulas cannot measure how comprehensible a text is. And they cannot measure whether a text is suitable for particular readers needs.
Adopted from: Stphens, Cherly.(2000). All about Readability. Retrieved from: http://plainlanguage.com/newreadability.html
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According to Juicy Studio (2000-2001) that Readability is the measure of how easy it is to read and comprehend a document. Readability tests are unable to determine the likelihood that the document is comprehensible, interesting, or enjoyable.
Based on the explanation above, we can conclude that readability test is how the way to make easy when we read and we work some tests. For a test should be easily understood, the writing style should be clear and simple. It's mean the structure of the sentences in the test should be logical, unambiguous, and avoid redundant words.
Adopted from: Juicy Studio (2000-2001), readability test retrieved from: http://juicystudio.com/services/readability.php
Text readability is a measure of how well and how easily a text conveys its intended meaning to a reader of that text. A number of factors influence the readability of a text. These include: • Physical factors such as typeface, font size, spacing and layout; • Reader factors such as prior knowledge, reading ability, and motivation of the reader; • Vocabulary difficulty; • Text structure; • Text coherence and cohesion; • Syntax. Measuring Readability A number of indices have been proposed for measuring readability and some are still used and are included in word processing programs. These include Flesch, Dale and Chall, Fry, Bormuth, Coleman & Liau. For more information on these see Readability Indices. A new method of estimating readability A new method of estimating readability not based on word or sentence length is now available. This method correlates highly with graded texts, and gives a visual indication of text readability.
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Readability tests, readability formulas, or readability metrics are formulae for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text (a readability survey).
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Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readability_test
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according to wiki -answer (2011) readability test is :formulae for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text .
so it can be conclude that Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text Word processing applications often have readability tests , which can be deployed on documents in-editing.
adopted from : wiki answer (2011) readability test.
retrieved from :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readability_test
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According to Webster’s Online Dictionary by Princeton University (2006), in the sciences, readability is a measure of an instrument's ability to display incremental changes in its output value. In writing, readability is defined as reading ease, especially as it results from a writing style. Ease-of-reading is the result of the interaction between the text and the reader.
From the statement above, readability test is the way to measure the reader ability of writing that makes it easy or difficult to read and understand.
Adopted from:
Webster’s Online Dictionary by Princeton University (2006), Extended Definition: readability.
Retrieved from: http://www.webstersonlinedictionary.org/definitions/readability
Assignment 7
ReplyDeleteName :Lusi Hartiyas
NIM : 2009 111 240
READABILITY TEST
Accroding to David (1990:2), Readability tests are tools for checking how easy or difficult documents are to read. A formula measures the average sentence length of a document in words and the average word length in syllables. Putting those two numbers into an equation gives a result showing how a text rates on a readability scale.
From the explanation, it can be stated that Readability tests is a test that is used in reading, a test which aims to find a passage that includes easy or difficult to read and understand, ways to knowing whether a text or passage can be read or not, it is difficult in reading or not. Readability test be used to enhance the ability of the author, as well as to facilitate the readers before they read a passage.
Adopted from:
Elliot C.David.1990. Writing Wills In Plain Language. Retrieved from: http://www.davidelliott.ca/plainlanguage.htm
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READABILITY TEST
According to MANCKO (2008) Readability test is a way to measure the reading ease, comprehension, retention, reading speed, and reading persistence of a text.
By definition, can I conclude that the readability test is to measure or test for someone in their reading comprehension. Do activities that get the results to be achieved or not?
Adopted From:
Mancko SA Inggris (2008-2012). Readability Test. Retried From: http://www.mancko.com/readability-tests/en/
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According to UsingEnglish (2012), readability tests are designed to give a statistical analysis of the difficulty of a text. While any attempt to reduce language use, which is inherently creative, to statistics can be criticized, readability tests can be used to give an approximate indication.
It can be said that, readability test are made to find out whether the text is readable or not. Of course, there is some kind of formula to test the text. After we get the result from the formula, we can concluded is the quality of text is easy or difficult to read and to be understand.
Adopted from UsingEnglish.com. 2012. Readability Test. Retrieved from http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/readability-test.html
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READABILITY TEST
According to George Klare (1963) readability is the ease of understanding or comprehension due to the style of writing. It can be concluded that readability can concern to writing style to know and comprehend the text.
According to the creator of the SMOG readability formula G. Harry McLaughlin (1969) readability as the degree to which a given class of people find certain reading matter compelling and comprehensible. It can be implied readability is an interaction between the text and a group of readers to know the characteristics such as reading skill, prior knowledge, and motivation.
According to Mancko (2008) readability test is a way to measure the reading ease, comprehension, retention, reading speed, and reading persistence of a text. It can be stated that readability test is a test to measure the satisfaction of someone when he or she reads a text, and it also can be used to know the speed of reading.
According to thecreativegenie (2012) Readability is the quality of a written document that makes it easy to read and understand. It can be concluded that readability shows
According to Wikipedia, Readability tests is formula for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. It can be assumed that readability test is a test to evaluate a text, it can be from the sentences, words or syllables.
Sources:
Fiona Hossack(2004). Technical Language and the General Public. Retrieved from: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
H. William (September 2007).The Principles of Readability. Retrieved from: www.nald.ca/library/research/readab/readab.pdf
Mancko, 2008. Readability test. Retrieved from: http://www.mancko.com/readability-tests/en/
thecreativegenie (2012).Applying readability tests to a document. Retrieved from: http://plainlanguage.com/newreadability.html Wikipedia (2012). Readability test. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readability_test
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READABILITY TEST
According to English Language ( ELS ) Learning ( 2012 ), Readability test is designed to give a statistical analysis of the difficulty of a text.
From the definition it can be stated that readability test is a process that used to understand and comprehend difficult words or sentences in a text.
Adopted from :
English Language ( ELS ) Learning ( April 2012 ). Definition of Readability Test.
Retrieved from : http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/readability-test.html
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READABILITY TEST
According to English Language ( ELS ) Learning ( 2012 ), Readability test is designed to give a statistical analysis of the difficulty of a text.
From the definition it can be stated that readability test is a process that used to understand and comprehend difficult words or sentences in a text.
Adopted from :
English Language ( ELS ) Learning ( April 2012 ). Definition of Readability Test.
Retrieved from : http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/readability-test.html
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According to McDaniel and Gates (1999), Readability Tests are designed to give a statistical analysis of the difficulty of a text. While any attempt to reduce language use, which is inherently creative, to statistics can be criticized, readability tests can be used to give an approximate indication.
From the statement above, we can conclude that readability test is used to verify a reading text whether it can be read or not. Readability tests evaluate the mechanics of a text to determine the level of difficulty for the reader.
Resource :
French, J., Stevens, C.B., McVey. D., & Merritt, R. (2010). Social Marketing and Public Health: Theory and Practice. Retrieved from: http://books.google.co.id/books?id=CsEijRnC8GYC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Social+Marketing+and+Public+Health:+Theory+and+Practice&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_H-ZT5O5AonKrAfrhqW4AQ&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Social%20Marketing%20and%20Public%20Health%3A%20Theory%20and%20Practice&f=false
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READABILITY TEST
According to Cheryl Stephens,Readability describes the ease with which a document can be read. Readability tests, which are mathematical formulas, were designed to assess the suitability of books for students at particular grade levels or ages.
The tests were intended to help educators, librarians and publishers make decisions about purchase and sale of books. They were also meant to save time - because before the formula were used those decisions were made on recommendations of educators and librarians who read the books. These people were taking books already written and figuring out who were the appropriate reading groups.
Webster's defines "readable" as:
fit to be read,
interesting,
agreeable and attractive in style; and
enjoyable.
Obviously, readability formulas cannot measure features like interest and enjoyment. Also, when we ask whether text is understood by its reader we are questioning is "comprehensibility". Readability formulas cannot measure how comprehensible a text is. And they cannot measure whether a text is suitable for particular readers needs.
Readability formulas were first developed in the 1920s in the United States. From the earliest efforts to today, readability tests have been designed as mathematical equations which correlate measurable elements of writing - such as the number of personal pronouns in the text, the average number of syllables in words or number of words in sentences in the text.
The use of readability tests in the plain language process is a controversial topic. Now that readability scores are easy to obtain by using computerized grammar and style checking software programs, there is new pressure to adopt them. While some people use readability tests to help them make their writing plainer, other people are fervently opposed to their use.
Adopted from :Readability: It's Past, Present, & Future Beverly L. Zakaluk and S. Jay Samuels, editors, published by the International Reading Association, Newark, Delaware, 1988.
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From Mancko SA(2008-2012)Readability tests and readability metrics are a way to measure the reading ease, comprehension, retention, reading speed, and reading persistence of a text.
According to Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia readability tests, readability formulas, or readability metrics are formula for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text (a readability survey).
There are several popular readability indexes, for example:
* Gunning Fog Index
* Flesch Reading Ease Scale
* Flesch-Kincaid Grade Index
So, from the explanation above, it can be concluded that readability tests are ways to measure and determine how readable the content of the text is, usually by counting syllables, words, or sentences.
Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text (a readability survey).
Resources :
Mancko AS(2008-2012) The Readability Tests, retrieved from : http://www.mancko.com/readability-tests/en/
Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Readability Tests, retrieved from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readability_test
Gnome Dev Center, Readability Tests, retrieved from : http://developer.gnome.org/gdp-style-guide/stable/usability-readability.html.en
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Readability test
Readability testing of patient leaflets aims at checking the creation of PIL in accordance to paragraph 3 of the Article 59 of EU directive 2004/27/EC, especially to the findability, applicability and understandability of text. The test design is individually structured user testing interviews involving independent observers and supervisor. All event has carefully prepared in close connection with the sponsor according to the demographic situation of drug's target (indicated) and/or current actual patient group.
Writing the protocol
Writing the test questions
Preparing the questionnaires
Defining the target group
Enrolling of volunteers into the target group
Checking questionnaire within a pilot test involving 1-3 patients
Performing the interviews with (at least) 20 patients in two separate
rounds
Performing statistical analyses
Correction of the patient leaflet if needed
Repeating the interviews if needed
Evaluation
Writing the summary
Preparing the document for submission to the authority
Translation of the document into English
Loan translation of the approved patient leaflet
Resource :
Pharma Coldwell,(July,2001) tittle Readability Test
Retrieved from http://www.coldwell.hu/pharma/rt.html
Readability test
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NIM : 2010.111.375.P
Readability tests, readability formulas, or readability metrics are formulae for evaluating the readability of text, usually by counting syllables, words, and sentences. Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text (a readability survey). Word processing applications often have readability tests built-in, which can be deployed on documents in-editing. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
How to use readability tests
Researchers have been critical of using readability tests on readers of an additional language. They point out that these tests cannot take into account that we mentally process our first language differently than we do additional languages we have acquired. Therefore a reader does not approach the text with the same or similar intuition for the language existing among native users. This is important when using cloze testing on text intended for people reading in an additional language. It is also significant when designing the testing groups for cloze tests or try-outs of the material. A population which meets the same criteria for first language must be used to accurately assess the readability of material written in a second or additional language.
Keep the readability formula out of the writing process itself.
Follow other guidelines to writing. If you like to work with guidelines in checklists, use the Document Design Centre's Guidelines, the CBA/CBA Guidelines, the CLIC Red Alert Editing System or Fry's Writeability Checklist.
Use the formulas for feedback only:
• Write
• Apply the formula
• Revise
• Test
Remember that the readability test is only a screen and offers only a prediction. Remember that the score is only a prediction that the text is suitable for a particular reading grade. Remember that the formulas do not take into account other features which contribute to comprehension so they may underestimate or overestimate the suitability of the material.
by Darville Richard and Hiebert Marilyn (1985)Canadian Law Information Council, CLIC Papers on PLEI, no. 7.
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Defenition reability test
A readability test is a way to measure a text for how easy it is to read. Readability tests give a prediction as to how difficult readers will find a particular text. They do this by measuring one or both of the two main
causes, as follows:
Word difficulty is usually measured by vocabulary lists or word length.
adpted from :Wikipedia Meaning and Definition on 'Readability.
retrieved from :http://www.dictionary30.com/meaning/Readability
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Readability tests and readability metrics are a way to measure the reading ease, comprehension, retention, reading speed, and reading persistence of a text.
acording to Watts, L. and J. Nisbet, Legibility in Children's Books (NFER, 1974)Readability tests are often used as an alternative to conducting an actual statistical survey of human readers of the subject text Word processing applications often have readability tests , which can be deployed on documents in-editing.
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http://developer.gnome.org/gdp-style-guide/stable/usability-readability.html.en
name : Emilda kontesa
ReplyDeleteNim : 2009 111 381
according to Gilliland, J., Readability (University of London Press, 1972)
Readability formulae cannot be the sole judge of the suitability of a text. Other factors need to be considered : for example, the size of type and length of line, sentence structure, the number of words per page, the use of colour, the use of diagrams, the page layout and whether confusing cross-references such as 'see Fig. 39.27' are required, the number of concepts per paragraph, the use of white-space between paragraphs, whether the text is 'interactive', the human interest score, etc.
reference http://www.timetabler.com/reading.html
name : Aryani
ReplyDeleteNim : 2010 111 359P
according to Graham, W., 'Readability and science textbooks', School Science Review, 1978, 208, 59, 545-550. eadability
This article outlines the subject of readability, and its relevance to school books.
The 4 main sections of the article are:
1. The effect of interest and motivation.
2. Legibility, including type, layout and reading conditions.
3. Sentence structure, including readability formulae.
4. Reading ages for school textbooks, especially in science.
NAME : SISKA APRILIA
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READABILITY TEST
According to Cheryl Stephens (2000):
Readability describes the ease with which a document can be read. Readability tests, which are mathematical formulas, were designed to assess the suitability of books for students at particular grade levels or ages.
Webster's defines "readable" as:
• Fit to be read,
• Interesting,
• Agreeable and attractive in style; and
• Enjoyable.
From the definition, it can be stated that Readability Test can help the students, librarian, and the publisher make decision about purchase and sale of books. Obviously, readability formulas cannot measure features like interest and enjoyment. Readability formulas cannot measure how comprehensible a text is. And they cannot measure whether a text is suitable for particular readers needs.
Adopted from:
Stphens, Cherly.(2000). All about Readability. Retrieved from: http://plainlanguage.com/newreadability.html
Name : Tirta Widyanata
ReplyDeleteNIM : 2009 111 132
>> READABILITY TEST <<
According to Juicy Studio (2000-2001) that Readability is the measure of how easy it is to read and comprehend a document. Readability tests are unable to determine the likelihood that the document is comprehensible, interesting, or enjoyable.
Based on the explanation above, we can conclude that readability test is how the way to make easy when we read and we work some tests. For a test should be easily understood, the writing style should be clear and simple. It's mean the structure of the sentences in the test should be logical, unambiguous, and avoid redundant words.
Adopted from: Juicy Studio (2000-2001), readability test retrieved from: http://juicystudio.com/services/readability.php
NAMA :KARLINDAH
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What is Readability?
Text readability is a measure of how well and how easily a text conveys its intended meaning to a reader of that text.
A number of factors influence the readability of a text. These include:
• Physical factors such as typeface, font size, spacing and layout;
• Reader factors such as prior knowledge, reading ability, and motivation of the reader;
• Vocabulary difficulty;
• Text structure;
• Text coherence and cohesion;
• Syntax.
Measuring Readability
A number of indices have been proposed for measuring readability and some are still used and are included in word processing programs. These include Flesch, Dale and Chall, Fry, Bormuth, Coleman & Liau. For more information on these see Readability Indices.
A new method of estimating readability
A new method of estimating readability not based on word or sentence length is now available. This method correlates highly with graded texts, and gives a visual indication of text readability.
http://www.readability.biz/