Lecture Notes: The Benefits of Using Grammarly in College

Introduction

• Discussion about college life being overwhelming
• Reference to feeling 'damp' due to stress and workload

Introduction to Grammarly

• Grammarly is a free tool that assists in writing improvement
• Useful for college papers and assignments

Features of Grammarly

• Spelling and Grammar Check:
  • Catches errors in spelling and grammar
• Suggestions for Improvement:
  • Identifies overly casual language
  • Advises on paragraph length adjustments
• Plagiarism Checker:
  • Ensures originality in writing
  • Important for citing sources correctly

Enhancing Writing with Grammarly

• Provides ideas to improve writing
  • Suggests adding more background
  • Recommends including specific examples
  • Focuses on strengthening conclusions

Impact of Using Grammarly

• Creates a polished version of user’s writing
• Reduces stress associated with writing papers
• Enhances the writer's confidence and written voice

Conclusion

• Encouragement to use Grammarly for improving writing
• Suggests that a "less damp" (i.e., less stressed) version of oneself can achieve more, like securing internships
• Final call to action to download Grammarly for free

These notes summarize the key points about how Grammarly can assist college students in improving their writing and reducing stress. The tool offers various features that enhance both the quality and originality of academic writing.