Assignment – Grammar and Syntax Essentials

Write a short paragraph or two on a topic of your choice. Pay close attention to the grammar and syntax elements discussed in this tutorial. Afterward, use a grammar checking tool to identify and correct any errors, and then reflect on the improvements made.

This assignment aims to introduce you to Grammarly, a digital writing assistance tool that helps improve your writing’s clarity, engagement, and correctness. By completing this assignment, you will learn how to sign up for Grammarly, navigate its features, and apply its suggestions to enhance your writing.

Part 1: Signing Up for Grammarly

Step 1: Visit the Grammarly Website

• Open your web browser and go to Grammarly’s official website.

Step 2: Sign Up for a New Account

• Click on the “Sign Up” button located on the homepage.
• You can sign up using your email address, Google account, Facebook account, or Apple ID. Choose the method that is most convenient for you.
• If signing up with an email, enter your email address, create a password, and provide your name. Then, click on the “Sign Up” button to proceed.

Step 3: Select Your Account Type

• Grammarly offers both free and premium accounts. For this assignment, select the free account option.
• You may be asked to select your writing goals (e.g., for school, work, or other). Choose the options that best describe your needs.

Step 4: Install the Grammarly Browser Extension (Optional)

• Grammarly suggests installing its browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. This extension will allow you to use Grammarly directly on most websites.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to add the extension to your browser.

Part 2: Using Grammarly to Improve Your Writing

Task 1: Write a Short Essay

• Write a 300-word essay on a topic of your choice in a Word document or directly in the Grammarly editor if you installed the browser extension.

Task 2: Upload Your Essay to Grammarly

• If you wrote your essay in a Word document, log into your Grammarly account and select “New” to upload your document.
• If you used the Grammarly editor, your text should already be there.

Task 3: Review Grammarly Suggestions

• Grammarly will analyze your text and provide suggestions on grammar, punctuation, style, and word choice.
• Review each suggestion. Hover over the underlined words or phrases to see the suggested changes.

Task 4: Apply Grammarly’s Suggestions

• Apply the suggestions you agree with by clicking on them. If you disagree with a suggestion, you can choose to ignore it.

Task 5: Reflect on the Changes

• After applying the suggestions, reflect on how Grammarly has changed your original text. Consider the following questions:
  • How did Grammarly help improve your writing?
  • Were there any suggestions you disagreed with? Why?
  • How can Grammarly be a valuable tool for your future writing projects