[NABS-L] Question about writing essays

[redwing731 at gmail.com]

Hi all! 
I use spell check for my spelling errors. As for grammar, I have had good luck with taking writing courses and using my school's writing resources at the same time. If that's not available or you're not taking college classes or classes of any kind, you can check line by line for spelling and grammar errors. Spell check is decent for spelling errors. If you use JAWS, it's F7. You can also try asking someone to spot you and help you see your writing errors as well. That's another option. I have never had luck with Gramerly because I find it inaccessible as well. I also sometimes ask SIRI to spell a word. The A-ladie can also help with spelling too. There is also Google for specific grammar rules as well. There are also books like ones written by the Grammar Girl and she also does a podcast with tips and tricks to improve your grammar. Also, take a look at the writing of others and see how well they write. Try to see if you can match the best looking sentences you find and practice writing them or similar sentences. I think that might help you out as well. I hope this helps! 
Kendra 

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From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Nikki via NABS-L
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 5:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about writing essays

Hi,
>From my understanding of this, I have not heard of an accessible grammar checking program (last time I heard, grammarly is not accessible at all.) That being said, I would strongly suggest checking your document line by line for spelling mistakes. Additionally, if you are a braille reader, having a braille display handy will help with finding those little grammar issues as well (I find that this helps a great deal.) Hope this helps. Also, I hope that your professor understands the position you are in with the technology and software that you use. 

Nikhil Dadlani

> On Jun 19, 2023, at 5:41 PM, Osmond Kwan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Friends, hope you are well.
> 
> I've been subscribed to some blind mailing lists, but I do not post 
> often. I have an issue related to being a student.
> 
> I am blind and use JAWS. I use Microsoft Word for word processing.
> When I do a spell check and grammar check, JAWS will say what mistakes 
> are made and how to correct them. However, I have a sighted professor 
> that tells me that I have over 40 grammar mistakes. It appears that 
> Word does not catch everything but there is software that sighted 
> people can use to find out grammar mistakes.
> 
> I am wondering if anyone here uses any grammar checker that is blind friendly?
> 
> Thanks Friends,
> 
> Osmond
> 
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