Writing Support
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16. Exploring writing techniques?
Application: University of Sheffield Dyslexia Study Skills |
Application: Free Open Learn writing course Comments: Free open learn course |
Application: Purdue OWL |
Application: BBC Skillswise - Writing |
Application: Alex Essay Writing Tool Comments: Royal Literacy Fund sponsored |
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17. Improving Grammar?
Application: University of Bristol |
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18. Using mind maps for planning ideas?
Application: The University of Sheffield - Mind mapping freehand |
Application: Mindjet Mindmanager Platform: Free download for Windows and Mac from University Computers and IT Support. Follow the instructions on the software for students page to log in to Apps Anywhere. Comments: free |
Application: Mindjet mobile Platform: Windows and iOS Comments: free |
Application: Simplemind Platform: iOS Comments: free |
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19. Using spell and grammar check applications?
Application: Microsoft Office Platform: Windows |
Application: Microsoft Word Platform: Mac Check spelling and grammar in Word for Mac |
Application: Texthelp Read and Write Scan Platform: University networked Windows PCs Using Read and Write for Windows Comments: Accessed from Start menu>all programs>read & write |
Application: Grammarly Platform: Windows and Mac |
Application: Ginger spell and grammar check Platform: Windows and Mac |
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20. Using MS Office built in features such as synonyms, thesaurus, look-up?
Application: The free dictionary |
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21. Using word prediction tools?
Application: My Study Bar Platform: Windows Comments: Can use on its own or as part of the My Study Bar suite |
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22. Using speech recognition applications?
Application: Mac - Voice control Platform: Mac |
Application: Windows speech recognition Platform: Windows |
Application: Dictation - Google Chrome app Platform: Google Chrome |
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23. Using citation/referencing management applications?
Application: List of reference management sites |