— ONLINE GRAMMAR & SPELL-CHECKING TOOLS —

The Microsoft Editor tool, which is included in the Microsoft 365 package offered within the scope of our university's licensed software service, can be used to check spelling and grammar and receive improvements. In addition, grammar and spelling can be checked with Microsoft Editor as an extension of web browser programs on Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. For detailed information about these tools, https://faq.cc.metu.edu.tr/microsoft-editor can be visited.

In addition to the tools offered by Microsoft, some of the tools listed below can also be used as alternatives. For more information about these alternatives, the relevant websites can be visited.

FREE ALTERNATIVES:

1. ChatGPT (Free Version): It is used to improve the clarity and readability of texts with artificial intelligence tools in writing.

URL>> https://chatgpt.com/

There are articles that will allow you to use ChatGPT more effectively for this purpose with various commands. A sample article link is below: https://medium.com/geekculture/replace-grammarly-premium-with-openai-cha...

2. DeepL Write: This artificial intelligence (AI) writing tool provides control of your writing not only in terms of grammar; but also, by offering suggestions on expression, tone, style, and word choice.

URL>> https://www.deepl.com/en/write

3. QuillBot (Free Version): QuillBot's free online grammar checker helps improve your writing by examining your text for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

https://quillbot.com/grammar-check

4. Hemingway Editor (Free): An online software focusing on coherence and readability.

URL>> https://hemingwayapp.com/

5. ProWritingAid (Free): A tool that provides spelling, style, and grammar check.

URL>> https://prowritingaid.com/

6. Google Docs: This built-in spelling and grammar checker is sufficient for simple text editing.

URL>> https://docs.google.com/

7. LanguageTool (Free): An open-source tool that can check spelling in many languages.

URL>> https://languagetool.org/

8. Grammarly (Free): Get peace of mind with writing that’s mistake-free.

URL>> https://www.grammarly.com/

PAID ALTERNATIVES:

1. Hemingway Editor (Plus): A more advanced AI-powered editor that helps you use simple and understandable language.

URL>> https://hemingwayapp.com/

2. ProWritingAid (Premium): A platform that offers advanced reports and comprehensive grammar checks.

URL>> https://prowritingaid.com/

3. Ginger Software: A tool that provides grammar check, translation, and many more features.

URL>> https://www.gingersoftware.com/

4. WhiteSmoke: A software that provides grammar and spell check, and also supports different languages.

URL>> https://www.whitesmoke.com/

5. Grammarly (Pro/Enterprise/Education): It is a cloud-based typing assistant that reviews spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, engagement, and delivery mistakes. It uses artificial intelligence to identify and search for an appropriate replacement for the error it locates. In addition, it is a learning tool that helps to develop writing skills, reinforce proper revision habits, and prevent plagiarism.

URL>> https://www.grammarly.com/

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