The important thing is to present learning as a challenge. One solution
is to use the more basic and accessible information  on labels and have
handouts available for people with more inquiring minds. The balance
between condescending and esoteric is a tricky one, but thats the challenge
 of our profession.

On Sat, 6 Apr 1996, Susan Carter wrote:

> I've been told that exhibit text panels should be written at a 'fifth grade
> level'.  Is this accepted practice ?  Is it based on surveys ?  Or have I been
> misinformed ?
>
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