An Augmented Computerized Readability Editing System.

Abstract

This is the final report of a research contract whose purpose is to develop a computer program that will assist technical writers to prepare more comprehensible material. The approach is as follows: (1) Computer programming techniques from artificial intelligence and cognitive modelling will be used to achieve more sophisticated processing of text than current authoring aids provide. (2) Results and theory from research on comprehension will supply the rules for what constitutes comprehensible writing. This report summarizes the progress made in the development of a demonstration system of this type, empirical tests of its potential value, and work toward a full-scale prototype. Keywords: Readability; documentation; authoring systems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1985
Accession Number
ADA157491

Entities

People

  • D. E. Kieras

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Cognition
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Educational Technology
  • Michigan
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • AI & ML - Information Retrieval