Honya Nassralddin Hassan

Group “C”
19th Feb/2023
Dr. Bekhal Latif

Grammarly: Online Typing Assistant

 
  One can always get more proficient at writing, and needs to continue honing their writing
skills whether they are a seasoned copywriter or marketer who occasionally dabbles in writing.
The good news is that developing more complex grammar rules concerning improperly placed
modifiers or complex sentence structures is not constantly vital for writing improvement. Rather,
working on how to connect with an audience additionally successfully should be prioritized over
enhancing grammar. But how is that, exactly?

The key is Grammarly. Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider founded
Grammarly in 2009 which was created primarily as instructional software to aid university
students in developing their English-language abilities. It is an American typing assistant uses
the cloud and examines flaws in English writings' clarity, engagement, and delivery as well as
their spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It correspondingly looks for plagiarism and proposes
fixes for the mistakes found. Later on, it was made available to users who constantly utilize
English as it gives users the option to personalize their language for the environment.
  
Moreover, since it launched in 2009, Grammarly is a powerful artificial intelligence (AI)
system that has been continuously refined and enhanced, created by linguists and engineers who
developed algorithms to recognize patterns in compelling writing (Doyle, 2022). There are three
versions of it: a standalone desktop tool for use with programs, a browser plugin designed for
Google Documents, and a mobile keyboard, which made users of Grammarly enable to prospect
of specifying editing input based on six distinct writing styles: academic, business, informal,
technical, creative, and general, and two versions of the AI system functional are available: one
that interacts with MS Word and one that runs through each phrase looking for suitable
alternatives for any faults that are discovered. Based on the number of problems and mistakes
discovered, Grammarly assigns the paper a final grade. Following that, it goes over a number of
potential grammatical fallacies one at a time while also providing a brief and extensive
explanation for each mistake uncovered.
        The concessions are more sumptuous when in addition to providing specific language
possibilities, these explanations also provide examples of proper grammar. Nonetheless, it is up
to the user to make any particular adjustments; Grammarly won't do it for them as stated by co-
founder of Venture Out “Grammarly allows me to get those communications out and feel
confident that I’m putting my best foot forward. Grammarly is like a little superpower, especially
when I need to be at 110%.” (Stock). Therefore, misspelled words are highlighted, along with a
list of possible replacement words and a useful plagiarism detector can assist authors in locating
any unintentionally plagiarized material, although it does not actually equip specifics, it merely
alerts the incident but does not identify the faulty segments. Grammarly will check the writing
against 16 billion websites once registered and scans all ProQuest databases. The algorithm
identifies texts that are comparable to the one in question and recommends citations that might
be used to support it. Also, the usage of a synonym checker entitles users to select optional
phrasing and prevent duplication, likewise, those who are pressed for time or who need to write a
lot will find this to be especially helpful as with information on the sort of error committed,
Grammarly also offers explanations for any modifications that are suggested and can save time
by swiftly locating and fixing errors that might otherwise need a lot of effort to find by hand.

Consider this example: The Girl hates height, however, she climbed the tree to get the
cherry. This is how Grammarly corrected me. [This statement appears to be made up of two
distinct clauses that should not be linked by a comma. Instead, think about using a period or
semicolon. Two independent clauses allow you to accomplish three different things. You can
split them into two different sentences, link them with a semicolon, or join them with a comma
and a coordinating conjunction. A coordinating conjunction is not regarded in the same way as a
conjunctive adverb (such as however, therefore, and likewise) or an adverbial phrase (such as for
instance or as a result). It has to be followed by a comma when it appears at the start of the
second independent clause in a sentence] and changed it to The girl hates height; nevertheless,
she climbed the tree to get the cherry.

Furthermore, with 30 million daily active users, Grammarly's user base is rapidly expanding
(Grammarly). It is a well-liked writing tool for students who have to complete academic papers,
essays, and other assignments, they can use it to enhance the caliber of their writing and stay
clear of prevalent mistakes. Professionals also who must register reports, emails, and other
papers for work also use Grammarly as more than 30,000 professional teams are now able to
give their written communications the attention, they deserve in order to ensure that they are
error-free, they also may be able to interact with clients and colleagues more successfully and
professionally as a result. Grammarly can be valuable for individuals who do not speak English
as their foremost language, as their vocabulary, spelling, and grammar may all sweeten as a
consequence, causing it austere for them to speak in English, since according to several studies,
those who use language correctly are more likely to be perceived as credible and trustworthy,
whereas those who don't are perceived as sloppy or uneducated... (Cisco, Expensify, Dell, Zoom,
Expedia, Magento, Trulia) are included in making use of the online tool as well.
    

        However, the product of Grammarly isn't without defects, yet even the most strenuous
critics have trouble finding numerous of them. Nonetheless, you ultimately get what you pay for
even though it offers top-notch assistance it doesn't provide offline services. Grammarly is
frankly downright free, yet there are hidden charges of premium versions obtainable for
additional refined credentials. As a result, it has drawbacks much like other tools as it might not
always glimpse all errors, and some of its suggestions might not be fair given the setting or tone
of the work, so a human editor is still necessary. The restriction to use with English as a whole is
another limitation of the app, although it is unrealistic to anticipate availability in every
language, making a tiny attempt to do so would have been intriguing. Grammarly employs
machine learning methods, which are computationally complex and can be pricey if users wish
to use all of its features, and may not be an option for some people or companies. Similarly,
Grammarly memberships can be purchased on a monthly or annual basis, although the price
varies depending on the version and amount of usage. Here are the subscription costs for
Grammarly as of August 2022: Grammarly Premium pricing starts at $12 monthly. Grammarly
Business: Monthly rates begin at $25. Depending on the number of users, an annual subscription
for the company may result in lower monthly fees. 10 to 49 users are charged $174 annually (an
average of $14.50 per month), and 150 users are charged $150 annually (an average of $12.50
per month). In the light of it, the writing process may be slowed down which causes battery life
reduced on devices.

To conclude, not simply mistakes are caught by Grammarly. Knowing that there is always
more to learn is important. No of what or for whom you are writing, it is important to develop
the self-assurance necessary to express oneself fully. And it's about motivating one to speak up in
more settings than ever before. Depending on demands, Grammarly Premium may or may not be
worthwhile. The Grammarly Free plan should be adequate if all wanted to do is clean up writing,
whereas Grammarly Premium is an absolute must whether for professional writer or a business
that needs to maintain error-free, tidy, and consistent material.
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Doyle, Alison. “What Is Grammarly?” The Balance, 20 Sept.

2022, www.thebalancemoney.com/grammarly-proofreading-and-grammar-checker-review-2062231

Brown, Randy A. “Grammarly: A Detailed Overview and Review.” Elegant Themes Blog, 2 Oct.
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