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 Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:43 am
I am typing a report for my Social Inequality class that may or may not be published, according to my professor. (When I say published, what I mean is not only for academic research, but possibly the mass media as well).
Why, every time I check the document, does MS Word say the readability is only at 8th grade? Is there anything I can do to improve my paper, and boost up the level? Just what is the determining factor for readability on MS Word? If anyone could tell me, it'd be a great help.
I am concerned about the readability level for several reasons. It's probably not a good idea to go anything below 12th grade level for the college paper, but at the same time, I live in an area where the good amount of the populace would likely have to ask their kids to read it to them.
Basically what I'm asking is this: For the sake of possible general readers, should I tone it down, keep it at 8th grade, or try to strive for a higher reading level? I appreciate any help you all will give.
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:07 pm
the reading "grade" in MS Word is it's readability, not the school grade level. ^ ^
the lower the grade, the better it reads, and it determines this by how many letters you have in a word on average, and how long the sentences are. the longer the words and the sentences are, the lower you grade will be.
Hope that helped!!!
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:17 pm
I'd have someone else read it over for you; give it some fresh eyes. Good luck.
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:57 pm
Toxicated Cookie the reading "grade" in MS Word is it's readability, not the school grade level. ^ ^ the lower the grade, the better it reads, and it determines this by how many letters you have in a word on average, and how long the sentences are. the longer the words and the sentences are, the lower you grade will be. Hope that helped!!! Oh, I see. Thanks for the help. ^^
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:28 am
DontKicktheBrit I'd have someone else read it over for you; give it some fresh eyes. Good luck. Thanks...with my topic, I'll need it. 3nodding
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:52 pm
Sounds interesting...what are you writing about?
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:47 pm
ChibiStarlet Sounds interesting...what are you writing about? My topic is the border wall that is to be placed along the U.S-Mexican border, specifically in the lower Texas area, and how it will affect culture and social equality. It's interesting indeed. I don't mean to spark arguments, by the way, so please don't start any, my dear friends and fellow members of this guild.
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