[NIFL-HEALTH:3663] Re: Readability vs. Understandability

From: Sandra Smith (sandras@u.washington.edu)
Date: Wed Apr 10 2002 - 11:33:19 EDT


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Deborah wrote: Can anyone suggest a succinct source listing the variables
that contribute to comprehension?

The SAM  Suitability Assessment of Materials in Teaching Pts with Low
Literacy Skills by Doak & Doak

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In a message dated 04/10/2002 9:21:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
jsingh@edunet.soe.vcu.edu writes:



There are many variables that contribute to
comprehension




Deborah W.Yoho
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Greater Columbia Literacy Council
Co-Moderator, NIFL Health Literacy Discussion Group
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