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Problems with Cell Phone Spell CheckConsider these problems that can occur with cell phone spell check. Read on to find out why using it can be a huge mistake.
Even Spell Check Has a Sense of HumorEvery writer dreams of sending in perfect articles that never need editing. Of course, none of us are perfect and there is always the stray typo or grammatical error.- Writing Tips: Don't Rely on Spell Check, or Spelling RulesSome ways spelling rules go wrong, and ways spell check gets it wrong too.
- Revision Tips for Flawless WritingCatching every mistake in a writing piece can be difficult, even the greatest editors can even have a mistake slip through. These revision tips can lessen the chances of a mistake slipping through.
- Spell Check Features of Microsoft Office Word 2007The SpellCheck feature of Microsoft Office Word 2007 is very similar to that found in Word 2003 and includes several features that can be personalized by users. This article explains the basics of how to use the Word 2007 SpellCheck feature.
Why You Should Never Trust Spell CheckOh, you think Spell Check is your friend, do you? That's really sweet. Really, it is.- Use Your Search Engine as a Spell CheckWhen spell check can't find the correct spelling, give the search engines a try.
- Spell Check Addiction: Symptoms and CureAddicted to spell check? Find out how to break free.
- Why You Should Not Rely on Spell Check to Catch Spelling MistakesHow much do you depend on spell check? Even though it often flags names of people or places when they are spelled correctly, it comes in handy for making sure about the spelling of many words.
- Don't Forget the Spell-CheckA guide to why proper spelling matters for business Websites, and a look at some of the pitfalls of poor online spelling.
- What’s the Rush?No, this poem is not about a man named Limbaugh! (Slug though he may be...)
- Are We Becoming Too Dependent on Technology?My opinion on wether or not we are using too much technology or if we are becoming too reliant on it. This is a paper I wrote for a college level English class
- Bubba Meats the Spell CheckerBubba meats the Spell Checker and every word is rite
- What Texting and Spell Check Have Allowed Kids to Forget About GrammarTexting and spellcheck has diminished the writing ability of the new generation. This is what this teacher has noticed kids are forgetting in their writing.
Then or Than: Three Common Mistakes Even Good Writers MakeThree common mistakes that are easy to make, even if you are a good writer. Word confusion, inconsistent tense, and lack of proofreading can make your writing appear unprofessional.
The Writing LifeA looming deadline and a capricious computer...what else could go wrong?- Dear WritingWriting Sarcasm meta irony
Benefits of a Writing BuddyWhenever possible, it's always good to have a second pair of eyes '" preferably a writing buddy. By looking over each other's work, making suggestions, and correcting minor typos, you can help each other improve.- The Demise of the Written WordJust my opinion on the effect of texting on the traditional written word.
- Are We Old Now?Everything changes. Nothing seems as it was and as people, we change as well. Being alert to the changes around us can be a rather rude reminder of our own passing lifespan.
- Mike MillerWrites on a DIET? Introducing the Mikro Diet!I've always thought the word 'diet' meant 'whatever I happen to eat'. Now I'm finding there are modifiers attached: words like 'healthy' and 'essential', and maybe even 'limited' may be applied to my diet.
- Improve Your "Word Memory" and Become a Better SpellerIt must've stung to lose that spelling bee back in third grade. Unfortunately, your skills haven't improved since, and you're getting desperate. What's a quick way to become a better speller? The solution has everything to do with your "word memory."
- How to Improve Spelling in Young StudentsDespite the fact we can use spell check on our computers to check for mistakes, young children must continue to improve their spelling or become ineffective writers.
- Learn to Spell at Any AgeSpell check programs help tremendously with spelling errors, but misspelled words still occur, especially those such programs won't find. This is a great strategy to help you learn how to spell, even those often confused words.
- Use Spell Check ABC News PeopleI cannot believe how many words are spelled incorrectly on the news everyday.
- Something like LoveA poem about...a guy(Uck)
- Spell Check: The Repercussions of Spelling's DeclineAs new generations are raised with increasingly sophisticated spelling correction software, what are the repercussions for the quality of content and writing style?
- Spell Check: Will Future Generations Know How to Spell?As less and less schools teach cursive to students and spell correction software becomes increasingly sophisticated, will spelling continue to be a top educational priority?
- Writing an Art Grant Proposal: The BasicsAfter having the opportunity to sit with the powers that be that actually give grant money, I've been able to tweak what will help someone looking a grant and what will be a blockade for them.
- Writers Beware: Tests and Sample ArticlesSome writing websites require freelance writers to complete a transcription or editing test, or write a sample article.The writer may end up giving his or her work away.
- The Practice of Writing: Write Every DayDespite romantic notions to the contrary, writing is not something to be done only under inspiration. To get better at writing, write every single day. This article tells you how to do that in spite of everything else you do.
- Why I Gave Up on the Magic Mountain by Thomas MannExtra! Extra! Nobel-Prize-Winning Novelist Kicks Avid Reader's Fanny!
- Decline in Local Professional JournalismDon't editors EDIT anymore?
- 5 Helpful Spelling TipsThe spelling of words is not always intuitive, and at some point, we all grapple with "commemorate" and "accommodate." The following spelling tips should help keep your battles with spelling less frequent and less bloody:
- Is Technology Hurting Us?An examination of technology's bad points.
- Petition to Edit Articles on Associated ContentSign In and Voice Your Opinion
- Writing the StoryA poem about writing the story of your life and hoping that in the end you are at least satisfied with your attempt to get it right.
- Tips for Self-EditingAnyone can write a book, but it takes something special to write a good one. Good writers will tell you that the most important and therefore valuable part of the writing process is actually in the editing.
- Notes on Academic WritingMy degree is in literature. I also worked as a writing tutor while I was at the University, helping fellow students with their papers for class. I learned a lot from that. Here are some thoughts on academic writing from a guy who spent a lot of time staring at it.
Six Essential Steps to Take Before You Apply for that Writing GigWhen you find a writing job that you want to apply for, take these simple steps to increase your chances of success. Make the editor's job easier & you'll be hired.
