Assignment – ProWritngAid

This lab aims to familiarize students with ProWritingAid, a comprehensive writing tool, by guiding them through the registration process and demonstrating how to use it to improve a 500-word essay.

Materials Needed:

• A computer with internet access
• Access to a web browser
• A writing assignment or essay prompt for a 500-word essay

Instructions:

Part 1: Registration Process

1. Open ProWritingAid Website:
   • Instruct students to open their web browsers and go to https://developerpublish.com/go/prowritingkit/.
2. Sign Up for an Account:
   • Click on the “Sign Up” button usually located at the top right corner of the homepage.
   • Fill in the required information, such as email address and password, or sign up using a Google or Apple account.
   • Complete any verification process required by ProWritingAid, which may include verifying the email address by clicking on a link sent to the registered email.
3. Choose a Plan:
   • Explore the available plans. ProWritingAid offers both free and premium plans. For this lab, students can start with the free version, which provides access to basic features.
   • Select the appropriate plan and follow the prompts to complete the registration.

Part 2: Writing and Editing an Essay

1. Introduction to ProWritingAid Interface:
   • Once registered, guide students through the ProWritingAid dashboard. Highlight key features such as the summary report, style, grammar, and thesaurus suggestions.
2. Writing the Essay:
   • Students should write a 500-word essay on the topic “Online Learning vs. Traditional Classroom Settings“. This can be done in a word processor of their choice or directly in the ProWritingAid web editor to take advantage of real-time suggestions.
3. Importing the Essay into ProWritingAid:
   • If the essay was written outside ProWritingAid, instruct students on how to import their document. This can be done by clicking on “Start Web Editor” and then “Upload Document” to select their file.
4. Using ProWritingAid to Edit the Essay:
   • Encourage students to explore the different reports ProWritingAid offers, such as style, grammar, overused words, and readability.
   • Students should apply the suggestions they find helpful to improve their essay. Highlight the importance of not accepting all suggestions blindly, but rather considering each one critically.
5. Review and Finalize the Essay:
   • After making changes based on ProWritingAid’s suggestions, students should read through their essay to ensure it flows well and retains their original voice.
   • Make any final adjustments needed.