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Title____________________________________________ Assessor______________________
Author/Editor________________________ Date of Review_________________
Hardback/paperback (circle as appropriate) Edition (ISBN)__________________
Readability level: To establish the readability level of
a text use the SMOG calculator below developed by Harry McLaughlin
PH.D. For further information see http://wordscount.info
(SMOG = simplified measure of gobbledygook)
Entry level 3:
smog 9 -10
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Level 1:
smog 11- 12
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Level 2:
smog 13-14
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Criteria (tick or cross): all criteria need to be met
- Clear typeface: 12 pt minimum
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- No comprehension exercises
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- Attractive cover and format
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eg: TV tie-in, humour, hobbies, other point of interests
(remembering men's interests too) |
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eg: easy to use/find information: clear
contents page/index, clear headings, step by step guides |
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eg: pictures, maps, photographs or other visualisation
aids as appropriate |
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Comments and short review:
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