For most who are in college or in high school, whenever the teachers require you to pass a written report, then you can only groan in utter disgust. Written reports can be very troublesome, most especially if you do not like the topic. Nevertheless, you need to accomplish this task in order for you to get a good mark but then the question is how. Most people nowadays rely on the Internet to check for any information on the topic and also use English grammar checkers in order to check the spelling. This is not a bad idea but depending too much on technology is the work of a lazy person. You will only get frustration once your teacher gives you a poor grade for a poorly made written report.So how do you make a good written report? The answer lies in a well-researched topic and also preparation. For example, if you are to make a written report about a certain movie that your class has seen last week, then you can always check the Internet for information about the movie. There are also some movie reviews that might give you more insights. However, never copy the movie review or worse, submit the movie review as your own. This is called plagiarism and may result in dire consequences. Getting small bits of important information can indeed help to make your written report more interesting to read.Since we have already talked about the use of Internet for research, we will now talk about writing down the written report. If you don’t like to be disturbed or distracted, then you might want to write your written report in a place where it is quiet. Don’t make the written too long and too short. Make it a habit to write a written report that is straight to the point. Avoid fancy words as it may be too difficult to read. If you wish to use a English grammar software to check your work, then do so. Remember that using the Internet and other tools is fine, as long as it is not used as a shortcut tool.Read more.Read more…
Today, it is no longer surprising that a lot of people are becoming accomplished writers with the help of grammar checkers. In the olden days, when the typewriters ruled the literary department of every newspaper or magazine publishing company, the only ones that can fit the job as writers are those with the unique talent of grammar checking. But now, because of the Internet and the powers of programming languages, grammar checkers have made common people into English geniuses.Just what are grammar checkers? These are computer programs specifically designed and created to omit grammatical errors on any articles you have saved in your computer. They all come in different names and from different companies. Some are already present in your computers, just like the one in Microsoft Word but these are only simple ones. There are more advanced grammar checkers and if you are trying to find and use one, I suggest you find a good one.Most grammar checkers are available in the Internet. Try using Google and then search for the ones in the first page of the search site. But this is not very convincing as of the moment as scamming and online fraud have been reported among all kinds of transactions, including this one. This is one reason why it is much better to try contacting the company that sells these grammar checkers first before you offer your cash. Better be safe than sorry, one would say.Now once you have the grammar checker, try reading the Help Topics or the Help Menu first. Do not rush things as this will only frustrate you when you try working with the system. Grammar checkers are programs, not artificial intelligence. Your own basic knowledge of the English language still helps when it comes to working with grammar checkers because they need to be checked manually before you start using them. There are configurations that you can try to use in order to save some of the settings you want the grammar checker to have. Also, you need to consider the price. Some grammar checkers are expensive, especially the ones that show great results. Make sure to check your wallet first.Using grammar checkers can indeed save you time and money. But when you are very much confident of your English writing skills, then you may not have to use one after all.Read moreRead more…
How many of us have made the big mistake of adding too many characters and too many plots in a short story? Well, I actually did. That was way back in my college days and I was tasked to make a short story but I ended up making too many characters that in the end, I did not submit it. Sometimes, our strong imagination can overcome our logic and we begin to pour all of our ideas and that often is the number one mistake for aspiring short story writers.A short story is, well, a brief fictional or non-fictional piece of literature. This is why it is very important to limit the size and content of the piece. How? Here are some important pointers for short story beginners in order to save you from the frustration that I have felt.First rule is to set a number of characters. A short story should only have a few characters. This is not an epic play where you deal with 20 characters and side-characters. By having a small number of players in this literary piece, the conversation, plot and the entire story is made brief and this is the basic foundation for a good short story.The next thing you need to understand is the simple plot. Of course, we all love a good mystery and sometimes we cannot help but place intricate and skillfully designed plots in order to raise the level of surprise in a story. The only problem with this is that you also lengthen the story itself and this is not a good sign. The plot should be simplified, allowing the story to reach the climax in a short span of time.These are the basics when it comes to writing a short story. For most beginners, keeping the content “ short, but sweet ” is a sound advice. Just because the story is brief doesn’t mean you have to take away the quality of the piece. If you want to be double-sure, try using an English writing checker or have the short story checked by a pro. Besides, writing short stories are meant to be fun, not a chore.Read more..
Read more…
The word “ mental block “ is something that has become too common for most aspiring and professional writers alike. This term actually means a certain time or period when one is incapable of getting ideas due to stress or becoming nervous. Just like when speaking in front of people, writing can sometimes be stressful for writing newbies and their flow of ideas is constantly interrupted due to other thoughts. Some may say that having a mental block is fine and can be forgotten once you are already used to what you are doing but even professional speakers and writers can still experience it.So how does one recover from a mental block? The answer lies in the preparation. In a speech, the speaker must prepare for his piece whereas the writer must also prepare everything he needs to write down a good story or essay. You can do research on the topic assigned to you. Once you are done, take the time to read it and check what are the most important points that you need to write. And then you can begin practicing in order to familiarize yourself with the topic.Next thing you need to remember is focus. When someone is in the middle of writing and is suddenly gets interrupted, the chain of information is interrupted and the writer forgets the whole idea. This is something that you also need to watch out. Grammar takes lots of concentration and you cannot afford to be distracted, not even a slightest bit. One way for you to be more focused on your writing is to find a quiet place where you can work without anyone distracting you. A well-lit room with proper ventilation does the trick but also remember that you need to be dedicated in writing if you want to have more focus in this chosen skill.Last thing that we need to discuss is time. A lot of people tend to panic when they realize that they have to write tons of reaction papers, essays and written reports and they don’t have enough time in their hands. For this, people tend to work faster and sometimes use grammar checkers in order to make the work easier for them. This is fine. The only problem is the quality of work. One popular side-effect of mental block is the lack of quality in what one does. So you can already expect a poor grade out of a poorly written report or essay because of mental block while in a hurried state.The only way so that you won’t have to experience such a frustrating incident again is to take a deep breath and relax. Panicking never leads to anything good and start working on your writing. Again, focus and preparation should do the trick but still, a calm person should be able to overcome mental block than someone who is in a hurry.Read more..
Read more…
In this modern age, writing has become a necessary skill for almost everyone in all walks of life. Students, teachers, anyone who has already learned the basics would want to know more about writing more effectively in order to let their ideas and feelings be felt by their readers. However, English writing has always been a challenge, most especially with those who are born in non-English speaking countries. For decades, the English language have been changed several times already and because of this, those who are not gifted with the art of the writing good English language still have hope. Here are some three easy but effective tips for you to improve your English writing skills:Use the dictionary – Anyone knows this already but this is always taken for granted. Most people are afraid of taking a dictionary at school or at work because of being made fun of by colleagues and friends. The dictionary can be your most powerful tool in your search for English language enlightenment for it contains thousands of words that you can study and memorize for you to use in writing. If you don’t like the idea of bringing that big Webster dictionary, then you can always settle for the small ones.Check for online help – One of the sound advices that I give is to check out some online help with the English language like the Meriam Webster website. The Internet is a very reliable source of information and everyone has access to it. If you don’t own a laptop or a personal computer, then you can go to the nearest Internet Café and then start on an online course to improve your English proficiency.Practice makes perfect – This should be one rule that everyone must certainly follow. If you want to write perfect English, then you need to practice hard. Check your spelling, verb agreements, tenses and sentence construction. Write down your mistakes and research the difficult words that you may have encountered in the course of your practice. An ideal practice would be to write down an essay about an interesting topic and then keep on writing until you have perfected it. If you want, you can have someone good in English check it for you.Writing English effectively is a long way to go, most especially if you are not born with a gift for this language but constant practice can indeed help you out. Be prepared to study hard and remember that dedication and complete interest with this activity are the key to perfecting this skill. If you are still not having any luck, then you can try getting professional help or an English writing software in order to help you within a short amount of time but there are costs as well. But if you do not want to incur extra expenses, then these three simple tips can do wonders.Read moreRead more…
