The Spache formula is used to measure the difficulty of a text for young readers. Additionally, the Spache formula will help you to identify if a text is too difficult for the grade level for which it is wrote. When a second grader struggle to read a sentence, it is typically due to either too […]

When you are finished revising a text, you may wonder if the new version of the text is clearer then the old version of the text. Since you cant rely upon your gut feeling to determine if your text is clear or not, you should use Flesch Reading Ease scores to compare the two versions […]

A numeric character counter are a tool that allow people to identify the various type of numbers that exist in a text. When scanning books or research notes, people encounter various type of numbers. For example, ISBN numbers is a string of digits, but page numbers are only part of a short range of digits. […]

Punctuation marks affects the rhythm of a text. A comma can be used to slow the reader down to read two idea as connected, but a period can be used to stop a sentence so that a new sentence can begin. Without proper punctuation marks, the rhythm of the writing will likely seem accidental. A […]