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Begin by entering the Unique ID below in the first text box on the survey. Then, please fill out the survey to the best of your ability. After completion you will be begin the main study.
Please enter in the secret animal code generated after completing and submitting the pre-survey above to proceed.
INSTRUCTIONS - Reading Ruler Tool
Reading Ruler Tool
The purpose of this tool is to help you keep track of which line you are on while you read. Simply hover your mouse to control the tool.
Read the passage once as quickly as you can without reading aloud. Click the Done! button as soon as you have completed reading. Be prepared to answer two comprehension questions for each reading passage.
Take breaks during the BREAK & INSTRUCTIONS screen (shown next). Do not break in the middle of a passage. Lastly, do not refresh the browser, it will reset the study. Thank you!
To proceed, please select how you came here:
BREAK & INSTRUCTIONS
In the next section, you will have a chance to try reading using each reading ruler, and reading with and without using a mouse cursor.
The title of the Reading Ruler Tool you are using is at the top of the page during each reading.
Please try to read the each passage at your normal speed as quickly as possible.
Please do not re-read sections or read aloud.
If you need to take a break please do so now.
Once you are ready, please click the button below.
BREAK & INSTRUCTIONS
The title of the Reading Ruler Tool you are using is at the top of the page during each reading.
Please try to read the each passage at your normal speed as quickly as possible.
Please do not re-read sections or read aloud.
If you need to take a break please do so now.
Once you are ready, please click the button below.
BREAK & INSTRUCTIONS
In the next section, please try to read the 2 passages at your normal speed as quickly as possible, but keep in mind you will answer questions after reading.
Please do not re-read sections or read aloud.
Once you are ready, please click the button below.
Comprehension Questions
Readability - Questions
How familiar were you with the topic from the previous reading passage?
Not at allSlightly
Moderately
Very
Extremely
How interesting was the previous reading passage?
Not at allSlightly
Moderately
Very
Extremely
In the previous passage, how pleasant was the reading ruler to read with?
Not at allSlightly
Moderately
Very
Extremely
In the previous passage, do you feel the reading ruler allowed you to read faster than normal?
Strongly disagreeDisagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Your results are...
Post-Survey
To begin, enter the Unique ID below in the survey's first text box. (this is not your Profilific Code)
Please enter in the code generated after completing and submitting the post-survey above to complete the study.
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