Grammar, Spelling, and Plagiarism Checkers

Grammar, Spelling, and Plagiarism Checkers

Since computers have evolved so much, many people have access to a unique writing tool. Besides the computer evolution, the Internet has expanded so much that most people have access to it. This still excludes huge chunks of the global population. However, many that are able to, write on a daily basis.

Social media has become the means of communicating with people around the globe. In communication, there is often the rush, and mistakes in spelling has a knack of slipping in. It prompted the online media to install spell checkers where people are given ample warning regarding their spelling mistakes in particular. By using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word, you would find that there is also a built-in facility to check your grammar as well as your spelling. It is, therefore, hardly an excuse for any writer to still make minor errors.

However, these are minor errors, that can still miss a number of other errors. The same applies to the many grammar, spelling, and plagiarism checkers. These range from free usage to paying a monthly or yearly fee. The quality of each of these are also different. The fact is that one still needs to have a good command of the English language in order to write a good quality article or paper. The quality checks of the programs can only add to your own knowledge. After all it is only a computer program. You must be in the position to accept the suggestions or reject the suggestions, depending on what you want to say.    

It is important to be aware that these programs do not always cover all the bases. It is, therefore, more important to invest in a course in English. As said in the previous article, it is an excellent idea  to write down words, and find the meaning, and perhaps write down the context sentences found in the dictionaries as well. These are words that would be typical to the kind of writing you do.

Plagiarism is an important part of writing as well. Unless you identify your sources, you cannot take phrases or sentences from other materials - you have to acknowledge them. If you do not give credit to your sources, it is known as plagiarism. For this, you woudl also find free checkers online and these can be reliable, but it would be best to use a fee-based program, just to make sure. The other suggestion mentioned is to be safe, and acknowledge your sources. This includes the use of images as well, especially those found on the Internet.