Use Technology to Improve Your Writing
You have a lot of tools at your disposal to improve your writing. You can easily look up words to find the right one. You even have tools that review and correct your writing as you are doing it. They are on our phones and computers. Use them! Look for the grammar and spelling suggestions when you are composing a document, email, or text. You don’t have to accept every suggestion, but when there is one, you should review it.
If the program you’re writing in doesn’t support grammar/spell checking, try composing in another application. You can use a program like Word or Google Docs to compose your message and then copy your completed message over when you’re done.
How to use grammar and spell checkers on different platforms:
- How to check grammar, spelling, and more in multiple versions of Word.
- Check your spelling & grammar in Google Docs whether you are using a computer or mobile device.
Tools to Support Writing
Grammarly is a free browser plug-in that reviews your writing and suggests improvements, even in online forms. Check to see if it is approved before trying to install it on school devices.
WebFX.com, formerly Read-able, is an online tool that will evaluate the readability of your writing, whether it’s a website or text you enter directly into the site.
Cliché Finder is a simple online tool that can help students analyze their own writing for their use of clichés.