Computer readability editing system

1 March 1981

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing

Vol. PC-24 (1), 38-42
https://doi.org/10.1109/TPC.1981.6447821

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

COMPUTERS
TRAINING
MATERIALS
MANUALS
READABILITY METRICS
PERSONNEL
PUBLISHING

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