Hi Robin,
I’m so glad you suggested this! The Flesch-Kincaid tool is very useful.
It’s out of print, but I highly recommend “The Technique of Clear Writing” by Robert Gunning. This is where I first learned about Flesch-Kincaid. I read the book from cover to cover 12 years ago when I was working for an exhibit development company and our corporate client was driving me batty over not liking my writing. The book was transformative.
http://www.amazon.com/Technique-Clear-Writing-Robert-Gunning/dp/0070252068/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445970618&sr=8-1&keywords=the+technique+of+clear+writing <http://www.amazon.com/Technique-Clear-Writing-Robert-Gunning/dp/0070252068/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445970618&sr=8-1&keywords=the+technique+of+clear+writing>
Cheers,
Cecelia
Cecelia Ottenweller
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> On Oct 27, 2015, at 11:37 AM, Robin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Chris - Microsoft Word will show you the Flesch-Kincaid grade level for
> readability. To set up Word, go to file, options, proofing. Under
> correcting spelling & grammar, make sure to check grammar and spelling.
> Check the box for "show readability statistics." When you run your
> spell-check, the Flesch-Kincaid will show in the final pop-up window. The
> Flesch-Kincaid level is approximate, but it will let you know if you are in
> the ball-park of what age-level you desire.
>
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> Robin Gabriel
> Executive Director
> Kaminski House Museum
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> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Label writing software
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> Hello,
>
> An interesting question has come up that I wanted pose to the list. Is there
> a software program that allows you to audit exhibit labels to make sure
> these are targeted at the appropriate age group?
>
> Thanks in advance for any information.
>
> Chris Goodlett
> Kentucky Derby Museum
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