Vanessa,

If you are using Microsoft Word, there is a neat tool many people don't know about. Look in "Tools - Options" and click the tab "Spelling & Grammer." In addition to spelling, you can have the program check for grammer and "readability." This will give you the grade-level of your writing style. This indicates how much education the average reader needs to comprehend the document. (If you use a lot of complex words, it assigns a higher grade.)

Most American newspapers are written on a fourth or fifth grade level, to reach a wide audience. Things like Newsweek magazine and the New York Times are on a higher level. USA Today is generally on a lower level. You may want to try this tool, just to see where your article ranks.

Personally, I loved the content. Good luck.

Mike