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Mosenthal, Peter B.; Kirsch, Irwin S. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1998
Describes the PMOSE/IKIRSCH document readability formula, which provides a measure of document complexity (looking at structure and density) of a wide array of different document types (including lists, schedules, tables, graphs, charts, indexes, time lines, maps, calendars, and forms). Discusses implications of the formula in terms of document…
Descriptors: Charts, Difficulty Level, Graphs, Higher Education