Many students and colleagues I know, both native and non-native speakers, are eagerly embracing new grammar and language tools, some of which \u201clearn\u201d over time with artificial intelligence (AI). I myself use LanguageTool, a grammar, style, and spelling checker, as an \u201coverlay\u201d over Google Docs whenever I can, finding myself missing the supplementary tool when I use Microsoft Word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While such tools are useful, they (in my opinion) do not replace clear thought. I often tell non-native students that if they cannot express themselves well in their native language, none of the English writing tools will help them present their thoughts better in this second language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to LanguageTool<\/a>, my students and colleagues find the following tools of use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n I tried to find a comparison chart created by universities or libraries for these tools, but was unsuccessful. Various lists of the so-called best tools for 2022 (scroll past the paid content) are available in this sample search<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stepping backwards, here is a nice subject guide to editing and proofreading in English that includes a nice checklist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Curtain University (2021). Editing and proofreading your assignment.<\/em> https:\/\/libguides.library.curtin.edu.au\/uniskills\/assignment-skills\/writing\/editing-proofreading<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many students and colleagues I know, both native and non-native speakers, are eagerly embracing new grammar and language tools, some of which \u201clearn\u201d over time with artificial intelligence (AI). I myself use LanguageTool, a grammar, style, and spelling checker, as … Continue reading