A Text Readability Continuum for Postsecondary Readiness

Journal of Advanced Academics

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 602-632

  Williamson, Gary L ^a  

^a Department of Public Instruction ^*  (United States)

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EID: 84869195615     PISSN: 1932202X     EISSN: 21629536     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4219/jaa-2008-832     Document Type: Article

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