Grammarly: How Does It Work?
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Re: Grammarly: How Does It Work?
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I didn't notice that either. Thanks.
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Thank you. I'll check it out. I'm not liking Grammarly.jgraney8 wrote: ↑11 Sep 2018, 22:52 If you are not happy with Grammarly, you might check out Ginger at https://www.gingersoftware.com/. I have used it and found it pretty similar to Grammarly.
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I agree that one must know proper grammar rules. But little help is not bad.
You don't necessarily need to get a premium. Free is good.
I won't say use it in your text messages or comments necessarily but in articles, blogs, a dissertation which exceeds 50,000 words Grammarly is really helpful.
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I agree that Grammarly is helpful, but as with all grammar checkers, we have the learn what it misses. It appears from the comments and experience, Grammarly does not handle commas well. It also does not distinguish between "a few people like the show" and "few people like the show" for one. I use Google docs and have found the add-on Grade Proof helpful when used to supplement Grammarly. I only use the free versions of both. I have seen Scribens https://www.scribens.com/ mentioned in another thread, but after trying it, it didn't add to Grammarly. I may try it again.sszb wrote: ↑25 Oct 2018, 01:11 I am a blog writer and I use Grammarly. It's a great app. You can get a free app on your iPad as well add it to windows. It's helpful. Just now when I typed (Its) automatically added an apostrophe. Sometimes when you are typing you knew that it requires a comma, an apostrophe but at the moment you decide that you will fix it later but you forget or get busy somewhere else.
I agree that one must know proper grammar rules. But little help is not bad.
You don't necessarily need to get a premium. Free is good.
I won't say use it in your text messages or comments necessarily but in articles, blogs, a dissertation which exceeds 50,000 words Grammarly is really helpful.
Microsoft Word has a good grammar checker, but it would incorrectly identify clauses as fragments at times when I used it, but I no longer have a license. It may have improved. My advice, for what it is worth, is to use one until you learn its limitations and supplement as the need arises. If someone is getting dinged for one type of error in his or her reviews, he or she might consider looking for help here and on grammar sites.
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Grammerly doesn't correct all the errors, and leaves many for premium version. I use Scriben along with Grammerly for better proofreading. It still leaves many mistakes. I think purchasing premium version of Grammerly is the right option.Tiny_Turtle wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 14:08I'm wondering if it will be of much use for me. So far the only errors it seems to find are only displayed on the premium version.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑03 Sep 2018, 21:22 Here's how I got the Grammarly free version. I went to their webpage, found the "download" button, and downloaded the app. Now, all that I type online is checked by Grammarly, including comments on social media, emails, and everything I post on the OBC forums.
It was no sweat. But that was over a year ago; I have no idea if things have changed with them. I do hope you are able to get the free version soon. It helps a lot, though you also need to mull over the suggested corrections. Not all of them are appropriate. Free Grammarly also does not flag sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and other errors. Nevertheless, I don't suggest paying for the premium version.
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Tiny_Turtle wrote: ↑02 Sep 2018, 15:00
If you are having trouble with getting grammarly grammar checker, then it can resolved.
Here is how I did mine.
First, I downloaded grammarly as extension file into my personal computer.
Before installing it into my msword.
Next, I simply open it whenever I am ready to check for grammar errors.
However, the computer must be connected to the internet.
You too can do the same.
Is this helpful?
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I use Grammarly keyboard, it helps but I don't agree with some of its suggestions. Also, I feel a lack of "predictive text type" option while using this. The option of predictive text better work on my Samsung mobile, but it sometimes doesn't check spelling errors. I keep on switching between both.Tiny_Turtle wrote: ↑02 Sep 2018, 15:00 Could someone please explain to me how Grammarly works? I went to grammarly.com. It said, "Get a free grammar check and correct mistakes in your text with Grammarly’s online grammar checker."
I pasted my writings into the box and clicked the button. After it analyzed my work, I was prompted to create an account, which I did. Then it says I have to either install the Grammarly keyboard or upgrade to Premium. I never got the analysis.
All I want is for Grammarly to check my work. After everything I've read in multiple forum threads, I was under the impression that it was a simple, free process. Do I have to have the Grammarly keyboard, or am I doing something wrong? I thought it would be a copy/paste tool.
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Thank you for your evaluations. I have become disappointed with all of the grammar/punctuation apps. They aren't reliable enough to use for my reviews. I have decided brush up on my skills by studying the Purdue OWL guides. The one for commas can be found at: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writ ... index.htmlAyat paarsa wrote: ↑23 Dec 2018, 07:07I use Grammarly keyboard, it helps but I don't agree with some of its suggestions. Also, I feel a lack of "predictive text type" option while using this. The option of predictive text better work on my Samsung mobile, but it sometimes doesn't check spelling errors. I keep on switching between both.Tiny_Turtle wrote: ↑02 Sep 2018, 15:00 Could someone please explain to me how Grammarly works? I went to grammarly.com. It said, "Get a free grammar check and correct mistakes in your text with Grammarly’s online grammar checker."
I pasted my writings into the box and clicked the button. After it analyzed my work, I was prompted to create an account, which I did. Then it says I have to either install the Grammarly keyboard or upgrade to Premium. I never got the analysis.
All I want is for Grammarly to check my work. After everything I've read in multiple forum threads, I was under the impression that it was a simple, free process. Do I have to have the Grammarly keyboard, or am I doing something wrong? I thought it would be a copy/paste tool.
This way my reviews should be consistent, and I will have a reputable resource to cite if I ever need to dispute a review score.
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I've found the site's writing checker features useful in detecting simple errors that are easily (but shouldn't be) overlooked, e.g. spaces in between words, capitalisations, spelling, tenses, punctuations, among all else in our day and age of auto text corrections.
You're definitely right, though. Sites and software like it are just aids and not substitutes to learning, applying, practising, and validating spelling and grammar knowledge.
As to maximising its advantages, I found out the following:
- Change the settings to suit your preferred language.
- The feature isn't a corrector but a "checker," as it is called. It's best to manage expectations accordingly.
- If you click the "Expand card" then "More" dropdown options of highlighted texts, there are explanations for the recommended revisions.
- Observations that it indicates are not to be readily treated as true "errors" either. Note that it urges you to "consider" the revision, which means it recognises possible exceptions or variations to the general rule depending on the country, style guide used, intended use, meaning or context.
- Take its recommendations as prompts to double-check your writing. If you feel that the provided explanations are insufficient, search the internet for credible information sources to help you decide on the right option. Stick to your original choice if your research shows it's right, but ensure that you note your sources' details or site links for future reference.
- The site also has a blog portion with a wealth of helpful information on grammar and writing often catering to rule variations across style guides and country of English language usage.
- If you are unable to subscribe to the paid version of the feature, try using Scribens or Hemmingway Project to compliment it. Your choice should depend on the writing style you prefer or readers' level you intend to cater to. Then again just like any other online feature, they have limitations and points for further introspection as well.
- Regarding review quality scores, this post from our fellow reviewer is quite relevant: viewtopic.php?f=132&t=49381.
I hope this helps.
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This exactly! I was confused at first too, but find the in-browser extension to work wonderfully. I didn't realize you could add it to Word though! I'll have to check that out.CatInTheHat wrote: ↑02 Sep 2018, 15:39 It's not a copy/paste tool. It's an add-on for your browser. It can also be "added" to Microsoft Word (which is how I use it). I run a spell/grammar check in Word, under the newly created tab called "Grammarly."
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NOTE: you have to allow extension for your browser before it works and of course a working Internet connection.
Hope you find it helpful.