writing instructor's List: Writing style and clarity

The 'fog index' aims to tell you how 'foggy' a piece of writing is. That is, it aims to tell you how difficult a text is to read. It's based on a math formula that identifies how many words are in a sentence, and how many 'difficult' words (with 3 or more syllables) are used. Since it can't detect poor grammar or other considerations, it isn't perfect. Yet, it could be fun to check out.

The 'fog index' aims to tell you how 'foggy' a piece of writing is. That is, it aims to tell you how difficult a text is to read. It's based on a math formula that identifies how many words are in a sentence, and how many 'difficult' words (with 3 or more syllables) are used. Since it can't detect poor grammar or other considerations, it isn't perfect. Yet, it could be fun to check out.

This British organization - which was founded in 1979 - has been changing the writing style of governments, legal offices, and international organizations. They have some good ideas worth considering. The most useful part of this website can be found under the links on the top right: 'Examples' and 'Free Guides'.