{"id":12232,"date":"2014-05-29T17:04:55","date_gmt":"2014-05-29T17:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/?page_id=12232"},"modified":"2024-07-24T19:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T19:19:53","slug":"writing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/groves\/assistive-technology\/everyone\/writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The following Free or Low-Cost Assistive Technology programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of writing support. The information about the following applications has been summarized from the applications&#8217; websites and\/or from experience testing the applications. We update this page approximately once a year. Please refer to the applications&#8217; websites for the most up to date information.<\/p>\n<p>This page was created by the Augsburg University CLASS Office. To reference our resource pages, please correctly cite Augsburg University CLASS Office.<\/p>\n<h2>Writing<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Ginger Grammar Checker &amp; Spell Checker<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Ginger-Grammar-Checker-Spell-Chcker-Logo.png\" alt=\"Ginger Grammar Checker &amp; Spell Chcker Logo\" width=\"75\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Ginger-Grammar-Checker-Spell-Chcker-Logo.png 285w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Ginger-Grammar-Checker-Spell-Chcker-Logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Checks your spelling and grammar and fixes it according to the context of your text in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome<\/li>\n<li>Suggests different and better ways to express your sentences (Premium)<\/li>\n<li>Provides training to improve your mistakes (Premium)<\/li>\n<li>Reads your text out loud (Premium)<\/li>\n<li>More Information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gingersoftware.com\/\">Ginger Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free and paid Premium version<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS, and Chrome Extension<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Grammarly<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/Grammarly-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Grammarly Logo\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An application that can assist with finding writing mistakes and contextual errors, spelling errors, and poor vocabulary usage<\/li>\n<li>Find the right word you are looking for with synonym suggestions<\/li>\n<li>Learn from your mistakes to avoid them in the future<\/li>\n<li>Grammarly works in emails, essays, and more<\/li>\n<li>More Information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/\">Grammarly Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free and Premium version<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Chrome Extension; iOS; Android<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Hemingway Editor<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.29.25-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.29.25-PM-300x81.png\" alt=\"Hemingway editor logo\" width=\"211\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.29.25-PM-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.29.25-PM.png 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assists with writing clarity, passive voice editing, and readability<\/li>\n<li>Displays how many words typed<\/li>\n<li>Available in the web browser and as a desktop application<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hemingwayapp.com\/\">Hemmingway Editor Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free for web browser; Plus plans also available<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Online Resource<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>iWordQ<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/iWordQ-Logo.png\" alt=\"iWordQ Logo\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/iWordQ-Logo.png 192w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/iWordQ-Logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Context-based word prediction tool<\/li>\n<li>Make your own custom abbreviation to simply your writing<\/li>\n<li>Text-to-Speech function allows for you to listen to your writing to hear any mistakes, make changes and catch up as you proofread<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quillsoft.ca\/iwordq\">iWordQ Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $20.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong>\u00a0iOS: iPad<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>LanguageTool<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/07\/LanguageTool-Logo.png\" alt=\"LanguageTool Logo\" width=\"56\" height=\"44\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free AI-based grammar and spell checking tool<\/li>\n<li>Available for more than 25 different languages<\/li>\n<li>The free version can check up to\u00a010,000 characters<\/li>\n<li>Style suggestions are available in the premium version<\/li>\n<li>More Information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/languagetool.org\/\">LanguageTool Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free for basic and $5.83\/month for premium version<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Online Resource and Chrome Extension<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2024\/07\/Microsoft-SwiftKey.png\" alt=\"Microsoft SwiftKey Logo\" width=\"120\" height=\"108\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iPhone or Android keyboard that has the following features: word prediction, accurate autocorrect, and adjusts to users writing styles<\/li>\n<li>One of the biggest benefits of this keyboard is that is can learn users writing style and even typos to help fix them faster<\/li>\n<li>Customizable settings for the color\/theme of the keyboard<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/swiftkey?activetab=pivot_1%3aprimaryr2\">Microsoft SwiftKey Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free with in-app purchases<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Android and iOS<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>ProWritingAid<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2024\/07\/ProWritingAid-Logo.png\" alt=\"Pro Writing Aid Logo\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Writing editor Chrome extension<\/li>\n<li>Works within websites, emails, Google Docs and other online sources<\/li>\n<li>With the free version, it scans the first 500 words for various categories in your writing, such as grammar, spell checking, and more<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/prowritingaid.com\/en\/App\/ChromeExtension\">ProWritingAid Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free for limited version or $10\/month for premium version<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Free Chrome, Edge, and Safari Extension; Online Editor; Windows; Mac<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>QuillBot<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/QuillBot-Logo.png\" alt=\"QuillBot Logo\" width=\"147\" height=\"41\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI paraphrasing, summarizing, and grammar checking writing tool<\/li>\n<li>Checks for grammar, provides synonyms and rephrases suggestions for up to 125 words at a time<\/li>\n<li>Includes an AI Detector<\/li>\n<li>1200 word limit for the summarizing feature and includes a free word counting tool as well<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/quillbot.com\/\">QuillBot Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free and premium versions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Online editor; Chrome Extension; Mac; Microsoft Word<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>TextExpander<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.04.31-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.04.31-PM.png\" alt=\"Textexpander Logo\" width=\"107\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.04.31-PM.png 160w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.04.31-PM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type more with less effort using this custom keyboard shortcut app<\/li>\n<li>Create custom abbreviations called snippets of frequently used words and phrases for easy, quick entry into your documents and emails<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/smilesoftware.com\/TextExpander\/\">TextExpander Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0$3.33\/month<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>iOS<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>VDWrite<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Voice-Dream-Writer-150x150.png\" alt=\"Voice Dream Writer Logo\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Voice-Dream-Writer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Voice-Dream-Writer.png 174w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make fewer mistakes, use the right words and organize your writing better with this app<\/li>\n<li>Text-to-speech and voice-to-text help you to proofread to avoid awkward sentences or grammatical mistakes<\/li>\n<li>Dictionary, Phonetic Spell Checker, and Word Finder help you use the correct words when writing<\/li>\n<li>Outline of paper allows for better structure and ease when restructuring your paper<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voicedream.com\/writer\/\">Voice Dream Writer Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>$9.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> iOS<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Writing Challenge<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/Writing-Challenge-App-logo.png\" alt=\"Writing Challenge App logo\" width=\"96\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/Writing-Challenge-App-logo.png 228w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/Writing-Challenge-App-logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offers topic suggestions for writing<\/li>\n<li>Gamifies writing through daily challenges<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.writingchallengeapp.com\/\">Writing Challenge Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$2.99 iOS and $1.49 Android<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>iOS; Mac; Windows; Android; Kindle<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Writing Prompts<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-3.08.34-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-3.08.34-PM-300x274.png\" alt=\"Writing Prompts logo\" width=\"123\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-3.08.34-PM-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-3.08.34-PM.png 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with writer&#8217;s block<\/li>\n<li>Offers a variety of writing prompts<\/li>\n<li>App works on and offline<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.writing.com\/main\/writing_prompts\">Writing Prompts Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$1.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>iOS; Android; Kindle<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Written Kitten<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.33.48-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.33.48-PM-300x66.png\" alt=\"Written Kitten Logo \" width=\"205\" height=\"45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.33.48-PM-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-21-at-2.33.48-PM.png 654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages words typed by showing a picture of a kitten for every 100 words typed<\/li>\n<li>The image displayed can be adjusted per user preference<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/writtenkitten.co\/\">Written Kitten Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Online Resource<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Download a printable copy with live links of the list of Free and Low-Cost Assistive Technology for Writing Support, please click on the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/web.augsburg.edu\/classprogram\/LowCostWritingAT.pdf\">Writing Support AT<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology for Everyone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/groves\/assistive-technology\/everyone\/\">Back to Main Page of Free and Low-Cost Assistive Technology for Everyone<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following Free or Low-Cost Assistive Technology programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of writing support. 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