Hi, I am a non US writer. Hence I am not familiar with what could be the vocabulary of a seventh grader in the US (or any native English-speaking country). I am posting a link here. The link is to an already published article. I would be most obliged if members could share their opinion on whether it is easy to read and can be easily understood by a seventh grader in the US and/or any of the native English-speaking regions. http://ezinearticles.com/?Article-Writing-Tips---Ten-Tips-to-Creating-Quality-Blog-Content&id=3524449 Background for request: ================= I am posting this question because I have been told by friends that writers in places like the New York Times are asked to write on the assumption that their average reader has the vocabulary of a seventh grader. (In Asia, it is the opposite.) I assume that what works for the print media would work for the Internet too. Only I am not sure what is seventh grade English Thanks in advance for all assistance.
Hi, Here's a website that analyzes your words... for free! Just copy your text then paste it in the little window. Presto! http://www.addedbytes.com/code/readability-score/ Generally, your copy does need to read easily, meaning on a 6th grade or 7th grade level. When writing for the internet, it's important to use shorter sentences so computer-screen-reading eyes don't have to work so hard. Dot
Some of your words are definitely above a 7th-grade level: These are some of your more "complex" words: refrain, pen (when you really mean write), hence, primer, daunting, and dearth.