Ann,

I'd also suggest trying to write the information at the 5th to 6th grade 
reading level. One approach that I find very helpful is to conduct 
one-on-one interviews with members of the target audience to measure 
appeal, comprehension, and usability. The other approach is to conduct 
interviews with adult learners in adult literacy programs. These 
individuals already have been tested using one of several measures to 
assess adult literacy. I work with program administrators to identify 
individuals reading at the level of the materials that I've written. If 
I've written a piece at the 6th grade reading level, I'll interview 
adult learners who have a reading level of 6th grade. This certainly 
isn't a guarantee that everyone reading at a 6th grade level will 
understand the material, but it gives me an indication that there may be 
certain concepts and/or words that are difficult or problematic for the 
readers.

Wendy

Wendy Mettger, M.A.
President, Mettger Communications
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Takoma Park, MD 20912
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