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Try writing some bad sentences. Use unnecessary words and repetition, jargon, pretentious words,
unclear pronoun references, and ambiguous words. Avoid exact words and phrases, and repeat the
same sentence structure. By trying to write poorly, you’ll get a better sense of what to avoid in your
writing.
Skill Building until Next Time
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tudies on grammar- and spell-check programs show that they are more effective when used as a first
(not final) step in proofreading. After you’ve clicked your mouse through grammar and spell
check, print out a hard copy of your essay and complete proofreading steps 2 and 3: Check for errors
in grammar and mechanics.

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There is no excuse for not using spell- and grammar-check programs. They’re fast and simple, and catch many
common errors. However, they’re not foolproof. Spell check has three important limitations you should be
aware of: