% VAX-11 Librarian V03-00QޯTK`jpdq 5= HELP_CORRECTS HELP_OVERVIEW0HELP_STATISTICS WEINTRAUB HELP_OVERVIEWHELP_STATISTICS HELP_CORRECT%n CC_CHIN HELP_CORRECT& CC_CHIN HELP_OVERVIEWT'1 HELP_CORRECT 2 SPELLING Consult a dictionary.2 PASSIVE_VOICEhI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of thedIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.c2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.eFThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice.h 2 SENT [ n1 HELP_OVERVIEW 2 SPELLING F This option checks the spelling of each word in the text, and flagsDany possible misspellings found. Many correct words such as proper Enouns and technical words may be flagged as incorrect. This function Gcan not replace proofreading, but it should help point out many errors.l2 PASSIVE_VOICEK This option checks for possible passive voice constructions in the text.r 2 BEGINNINGS E This option checks for repeated use of and, but, I, the, this, ando&yet at the beginning of each sentence.2 SEXIST_LANGI This option checks for gendered pronouns which have indefinite pronoun &antecedents or uses of man or mankind. 2 DEADWOODoJ This option checks for deadwood or cliche phrases and relative pronouns in the text. 2 DICTIONG This option checks for "tion" words, intensifiers, and co-ordinatingfconjunctions in the text.h 2 CHOOSING E To choose an option, enter the corresponding number at the prompt.nwweryone"B "_1 HELP_OVERVIEW 2 SPELLINGiF This option checks the spelling of each word in the text, and flagsDany possible misspellings found. Many correct words such as proper Enouns and technical words may be flagged as incorrect. This functionoGcan not replace proofreading, but it should help point out many errors.c2 PASSIVE_VOICEK This option checks for possible passive voice constructions in the text.t 2 BEGINNINGSE This option checks for repeated use of and, but, I, the, this, andr&yet at the beginning of each sentence.2 SEXIST_LANGI This option checks for gendered pronouns which have indefinite pronounh antecedents. 2 DEADWOODiJ This option checks for deadwood or cliche phrases and relative pronouns in the text. 2 DICTIONG This option checks for "tion" words, intensifiers, and co-ordinatinghconjunctions in the text.G 2 CHOOSING E To choose an option, enter the corresponding number at the prompt. wweveral sentences in a paragraph begwwith the same word--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance >you can make the paragraph more interesting (and probably more=concise) by combining some of the sentences. There are MANY =ways of combining sentences. For illustrations of this, typeEAXMPLES at the prompt. 2 SEXIST_LANGF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "everyone"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have used "man" an "@ "_1 HELP_STATISTICS. 2 SPELLINGH A soft wear package witch checks spelling is no mower than a weigh toIverify. It can knot correct arrows in punctuation ore usage: and it willInot fined words witch are mis-used butt spelled rite. Four example, thisFparagraph wood bee past by most such programs, even though it has miniKflaws. Their fore, the massage is that proof-reading is knot eliminated by9using such a package, and is still berry much reek wired.# H. G. MoodyC"TK WEINTRAUB HELP_OVERVIEWHELP_STATISTICS HELP_CORRECTC& uV WEINTRAUB HELP_OVERVIEWHELP_STATISTICS HELP_CORRECTC"_ WEINTRAUB HELP_OVERVIEWHELP_STATISTICS HELP_CORRECTC7n WEINTRAUB HELP_OVERVIEWHELP_STATISTICS HELP_CORRECTC[+D WEINTRAUB HELP_OVERVIEWHELP_STATISTICS HELP_CORRECTC`k WEINTRAUB HELP_OVERVIEWHELP_STATISTICS HELP_CORRECTCŹS WEINTRAUB HELP_OVERVIEWHELP_STATISTICS HELP_CORRECTC`t @tetV1 HELP_OVERVIEW 2 SPELLINGF This option checks the spelling of each word in the text, and flagsDany possible misspellings found. Many correct words such as proper Enouns and technical words may be flagged as incorrect. This functionGcan not replace proofreading, but it should help point out many errors.2 PASSIVE_VOICEK This option checks for possible passive voice constructions in the text. 2 BEGINNINGSE This option checks for repeated use of and, but, I, the, this, and&yet at the beginning of each sentence.2 SEXIST_LANGI This option checks for gendered pronouns which have indefinite pronoun antecedents. 2 DEADWOODJ This option checks for deadwood or cliche phrases and relative pronouns in the text. 2 DICTIONG This option checks for "tion" words, intensifiers, and co-ordinatingconjunctions in the text.2 ALL= This option preforms all of the checks listed on the menu. 2 NUMBERSI To choose an option(s), enter the corresponding numbers at the prompt.ww wwtV1 HELP_STATISTICS 2 SPELLINGH A soft wear package witch checks spelling is no mower than a weigh toIverify. It can knot correct arrows in punctuation ore usage: and it willInot fined words witch are mis-used butt spelled rite. Four example, thisFparagraph wood bee past by most such programs, even though it has miniKflaws. Their fore, the massage is that proof-reading is knot eliminated by9using such a package, and is still berry much reek wired.# H. G.  Moody, Battelle-Columbus2 PASSIVE_VOICEI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of theIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.FThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. 2 BEGINNINGSC One of the characteristics of good writing is variety of sentenceBstructure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin with the sameBword--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance you can make theCparagraph more interesting (and probably more concise) by combiningDsome of the sentences. There are MANY ways of combining sentences. 3 EXAMPLES THEJE EWE;wwww{ptV1 HELP_CORRECT 2 SPELLING Consult a dictionary.2 PASSIVE_VOICEI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of theIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.FThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. 2 SENT_BEGIN; One of the characteristics of good writing is variety of>sentence structure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin@with the same word--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance >you can make the paragraph more interesting (and probably more=concise) by combining some of the sentences. There are MANY =ways of combining sentences. For illustrations of this, typeEAXMPLES at the prompt. 2 SEXIST_LANGF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "every one"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLES$at the prompt look at some examples.  3 EXAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to shorten statements that include "the fact that" or "in order to."=Example: Due to the fact that I was tired, I went home early./ BETTER: I went home early because I was tired. 2 REL_PRONOUNE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes youJcan get the same effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingsense of the sentence( This is the boy WHOM I told you about.( BETTER: This s the boy told you about.+ The man who is on the phone is my friend.+ BETTER: The man on the phone is my friend.wwww (`1 HELP_OVERVIEW 2 SPELLINGnF This option checks the spelling of each word in the text, and flagsDany possible misspellings found. Many correct words such as proper Enouns and technical words may be flagged as incorrect. This functionrGcan not replace proofreading, but it should help point out many errors.B2 PASSIVE_VOICEK This option checks for possible passive voice constructions in the text.e 2 BEGINNINGSnE This option checks for repeated use of and, but, I, the, this, and &yet at the beginning of each sentence.2 SEXIST_LANGI This option checks for gendered pronouns which have indefinite pronounr&antecedents or uses of man or mankind. 2 DEADWOODiJ This option checks for deadwood or cliche phrases and relative pronouns in the text. 2 DICTIONG This option checks for "tion" words, intensifiers, and co-ordinatingnconjunctions in the text." 2 CHOOSINGlE To choose an option, enter the corresponding number at the prompt.ewweryone. .`}&p㏋1 HELP_OVERVIEW 2 SPELLINGhF This option checks the spelling of each word in the text, and flagsDany possible misspellings found. Many correct words such as proper Enouns and technical words may be flagged as incorrect. This functionaGcan not replace proofreading, but it should help point out many errors.e2 PASSIVE_VOICEK This option checks for possible passive voice constructions in the text.u 2 BEGINNINGS E This option checks for repeated use of and, but, I,wwingular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLES$at the prompt look at some examples. 3 EX ! {( n1 HELP_STATISTICSr 2 SPELLINGH A soft wear package witch checks spelling is no mower than a weigh toIverify. It can knot correct arrows in punctuation ore usage: and it willhInot fined words witch are mis-used butt spelled rite. Four example, this,Fparagraph wood bee past by most such programs, even though it has miniKflaws. Their fore, the massage is that proof-reading is knot eliminated by 9using such a package, and is still berry much reek wired.,# H. G. Moody 3, Battelle-Columbusf2 PASSIVE_VOICEfI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of the Ithe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb. 2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.rFThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. 2 BEGINNINGSC One of the characteristics of good writing #, Battelle-Columbus2 PASSIVE_VOICEI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of theIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.FThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. 2 BEGINNINGSC One of the characteristics of good writi ng is variety of sentenceBstructure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin with the sameBword--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance you can make theCparagraph more interesting (and probably more concise) by combiningDsome of the sentences. There are MANY ways of combining sentences. 3 EXAMPLES THEJE EWE;ww%ww V "_1 HELP_CORRECT 2 SPELLING Consult a dictionary.2 PASSIVE_VOICEI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of theIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.FThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. &2 SENT_BEGIN; One of the characteristics of good writing is variety of>sentence structure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin@with the same word--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance >you can make the paragraph more interesting (and probably more=concise) by combining some of the sentences. There are MANY =ways of combining sentences. For illustrations of this, typeEAXMPLES at the prompt. 2 SEXIST_LANGF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "every 'one"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLES$at the prompt look at some examples. ( 3 EXAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to shorten statements that include "the fact that" or "in order to."=Example: Due to the fact that I was tired, I went home early./ BETTER: I went home early because I was tired. 2 REL_PRONOUNE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes ) youJcan get the same effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingIsense of the sentence Enter EXAMPLES at the prompt to see some examples. 3 EXAMPLES( This is the boy WHOM I told you about.( BETTER: This s the boy told you about.+ The man who is on the phone is my friend.+ BETTER: The man on the phone is my friend. 2 TION_WORDB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfr*om verbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun.'Example: He took action on the matter.! Better: He acted on the matter. 2 BE_VERBG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost noAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence.$Example: They were on the hillside.& Better: They rested on the hillside." Or: They played on the hillside. 2 INTENSIFIERF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sound exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb.wwww ?@iS1 HELP_OVERVIEW 2 SPELLING F This option checks the spelling of each word in the text, and flagsDany possible misspellings found. Many correct words such as proper Enouns and technical words may be flagged as incorrect. This function Gcan not replace proofreading, but it should help point out many errors.l2 PASSIVE_VOICEK This option checks for possible passive voice constructions in the text.r 2 BEGINNINGS E This option checks for repeated use of and, but, I,wwany people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLESi$at the prompt look at some examples. 3 EXAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."o*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to short/ the, this, and"&yet at the beginning of each sentence.2 SEXIST_LANGI This option checks for gendered pronouns which have indefinite pronoune&antecedents or uses of man or mankind. 2 DEADWOODoJ This option checks for deadwood or cliche phrases and relative pronouns in the text. 2 DICTIONG This option checks for "tion" words, intensifiers, and co-ordinatinglconjunctions in the text. 2 CHOOSINGvE To choose an option, enter the corresponding number at the prompt. 2 CONTROL_ZiH A control Z (^Z) returns you to the beginning of the previous programEsection. For example, a ^Z at the statistic report frame on spelling would return you to this menu.2 EDTG Correction of errors in the text are done using the EDT text editor.eHHelp is available in the editor, simply press the PF2 key on the keypad.wwes. 3 EXAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."f*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.H 1^r㏋1 HELP_STATISTICSe 2 SPELLINGH A soft wear package witch checks spelling is no mower than a weigh toIverify. It can knot correct arrows in punctuation ore usage: and it willNInot fined words witch are mis-used butt spelled rite. Four example, thisoFparagraph wood bee past by most such programs, even though it has miniKflaws. Their fore, the massage is that proof-reading is knot eliminated byr9using such a package, and is still berry much reek wired.o# H. G. Moody 2, Battelle-Columbusr2 PASSIVE_VOICEpI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of the Ithe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb. 2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.rFThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. 2 BEGINNINGSC One of the characteristics of good writing X is variety of sentencehBstructure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin with the sameBword--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance you can make theCparagraph more interesting (and probably more concise) by combiningeDsome of the sentences. There are MANY ways of combining sentences. 2 SEXIST_LANGfF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "everyone"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have 4 is variety of sentenceBstructure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin with the sameBword--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance you can make theCparagraph more interesting (and probably more concise) by combiningDsome of the sentences. There are MANY ways of combining sentences. 2 SEXIST_LANGF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "everyone"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have 5 used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the/length of your sentence without adding meaning. 2 REL_PRONOUNE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes youJcan get the same 6 effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingsense of the sentence 2 TION_WORDB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfrom verbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun. 2 BE_VERBG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost noAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence. 2 INTENSIFIERF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sound exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb.ww8ww`ϱ n1 HELP_CORRECT 2 SPELLING Consult a dictionary.2 PASSIVE_VOICEI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of theIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.FThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. 92 SENT_BEGIN; One of the characteristics of good writing is variety of>sentence structure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin@with the same word--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance >you can make the paragraph more interesting (and probably more=concise) by combining some of the sentences. There are MANY =ways of combining sentences. For illustrations of this, typeEAXMPLES at the prompt. 2 SEXIST_LANGF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "every :one"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLES$at the prompt look at some examples. ; 3 EXAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to shorten statements that include "the fact that" or "in order to."=Example: Due to the fact that I was tired, I went home early./ BETTER: I went home early because I was tired. 2 REL_PRONOUNE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes < youJcan get the same effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingIsense of the sentence Enter EXAMPLES at the prompt to see some examples. 3 EXAMPLES( This is the boy WHOM I told you about.( BETTER: This s the boy told you about.+ The man who is on the phone is my friend.+ BETTER: The man on the phone is my friend. 2 TION_WORDB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfr=om verbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun.'Example: He took action on the matter.! Better: He acted on the matter. 2 BE_VERBG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost noAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence.$Example: They were on the hillside.& Better: They rested on the hillside." Or: They played on the hillside. 2 INTENSIFIERF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sound exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb.wwww@ the, this, ando&yet at the beginning of each sentence.2 SEXIST_LANGI This option checks for gendered pronouns which have indefinite pronoun &antecedents or uses of man or mankind. 2 DEADWOODoJ This option checks for deadwood or cliche phrases and relative pronouns in the text. 2 DICTIONG This option checks for "tion" words, intensifiers, and co-ordinatingfconjunctions in the text.h 2 CHOOSING E To choose an option, enter the corresponding number at the prompt.n 2 CONTROL_ZH A control Z (^Z) returns you to the beginning of the previous programEsection. For example, a ^Z at the statistic report frame on spellingrwould return you to this menu.2 EDTG Correction of errors in the text are done using the EDT text editor.sHHelp is available in the editor, simply press the PF2 key on the keypad.wwa good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLESs$at the prompt look at some examples. 3 EXwwS=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."i*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to shorten statements that include "the fact that" or "in order to."=Example: Due to the fact that I was tired, I went home early./ BETTER: I went home early because I was tired.a 2 REL_PRONOUNaE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reiDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes youJ C@S1 HELP_STATISTICSf 2 SPELLINGH A soft wear package witch checks spelling is no mower than a weigh toIverify. It can knot correct arrows in punctuation ore usage: and it willpInot fined words witch are mis-used butt spelled rite. Four example, thisuFparagraph wood bee past by most such programs, even though it has miniKflaws. Their fore, the massage is that proof-reading is knot eliminated byR9using such a package, and is still berry much reek wired.e# H. G. Moody D, Battelle-Columbusl2 PASSIVE_VOICEtI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of theoIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.i2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy. FThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice.F 2 BEGINNINGSC One of the characteristics of good writing Z is variety of sentencetBstructure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin with the sameBword--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance you can make theCparagraph more interesting (and probably more concise) by combiningdDsome of the sentences. There are MANY ways of combining sentences. 2 SEXIST_LANGhF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "everyone"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have F F`1 HELP_STATISTICSl 2 SPELLINGH A soft wear package witch checks spelling is no mower than a weigh toIverify. It can knot correct arrows in punctuation ore usage: and it willgInot fined words witch are mis-used butt spelled rite. Four example, this Fparagraph wood bee past by most such programs, even though it has miniKflaws. Their fore, the massage is that proof-reading is knot eliminated by9using such a package, and is still berry much reek wired.l# H. G. Moody G, Battelle-Columbusi2 PASSIVE_VOICEtI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of the Ithe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.U2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.dFThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice.n 2 BEGINNINGSC One of the characteristics of good writing H is variety of sentenceeBstructure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin with the sameBword--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance you can make theCparagraph more interesting (and probably more concise) by combining Dsome of the sentences. There are MANY ways of combining sentences. 2 SEXIST_LANGeF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "everyone"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have I used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. h 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the/length of your sentence without adding meaning.l 2 REL_PRONOUNaE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reuDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes youJcan get the same J effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingsense of the sentence 2 DICTION 3 TION_WORDB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfrom verbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun. 3 BE_VERBG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost noAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence. 3 INTENSIFIERF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sound exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb.wwLwwMa1 HELP_CORRECT 2 SPELLING Consult a dictionary.2 PASSIVE_VOICEI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of theIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.FThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. M2 SENT_BEGIN; One of the characteristics of good writing is variety of>sentence structure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin@with the same word--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance >you can make the paragraph more interesting (and probably more=concise) by combining some of the sentences. There are MANY =ways of combining sentences. For illustrations of this, typeEAXMPLES at the prompt. 2 SEXIST_LANGF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "every None"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLES$at the prompt look at some examples. O 3 EXAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to shorten statements that include "the fact that" or "in order to."=Example: Due to the fact that I was tired, I went home early./ BETTER: I went home early because I was tired. 2 REL_PRONOUNE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes P youJcan get the same effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingIsense of the sentence Enter EXAMPLES at the prompt to see some examples. 3 EXAMPLES( This is the boy WHOM I told you about.( BETTER: This s the boy told you about.+ The man who is on the phone is my friend.+ BETTER: The man on the phone is my friend. 2 TION_WORDB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfrQom verbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun.'Example: He took action on the matter.! Better: He acted on the matter. 2 BE_VERBG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost noAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence.$Example: They were on the hillside.& Better: They rested on the hillside." Or: They played on the hillside. 2 INTENSIFIERF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sound exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb.wwww g`j1 HELP_OVERVIEW 2 SPELLING F This option checks the spelling of each word in the text, and flagsDany possible misspellings found. Many correct words such as proper Enouns and technical words may be flagged as incorrect. This function Gcan not replace proofreading, but it should help point out many errors.l2 PASSIVE_VOICEK This option checks for possible passive voice constructions in the text.r 2 BEGINNINGS E This option checks for repeated use of and, but, I, U_BEGIN; One of the characteristics of good writing is variety ofa>sentence structure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin@with the same word--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance >you can make the paragraph more interesting (and probably more=concise) by combining some of the sentences. There are MANY o=ways of combining sentences. For illustrations of this, typehEAXMPLES at the prompt. 2 SEXIST_LANG:F We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "everyone"B Vare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLES $at the prompt look at some examples. 3 EXWAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."n*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to shorten statements that include "the fact that" or "in order to."=Example: Due to the fact that I was tired, I went home early. / BETTER: I went home early because I was tired. 2 REL_PRONOUNVE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reoDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes youJ lcan get the same effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingeIsense of the sentence Enter EXAMPLES at the prompt to see some examples.o 3 EXAMPLES( This is the boy WHOM I told you about.* BETTER: This is the boy I told you about.+ The man who is on the phone is my friend.C+ BETTER: The man on the phone is my friend. 2 TION_WORDwB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfrom v Y used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. o 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the/length of your sentence without adding meaning.n 2 REL_PRONOUNE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'rerDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes youJcan get the same e effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingsense of the sentence 2 DICTION 3 TION_WORDB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfrom verbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun. 3 BE_VERBG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost noAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence. 3 INTE [ used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the/length of your sentence without adding meaning. 2 REL_PRONOUNE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes youJcan get the same \ effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingsense of the sentence 2 DICTION 3 TION_WORDB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfrom verbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun. 3 BE_VERBG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost noAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence. 3 INTENSIFIERF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sound exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb.ww^wwS1 HELP_CORRECT 2 SPELLING Consult a dictionary.2 PASSIVE_VOICEI For various reasons, writers sometimes change the regular order of theIthe English sentence by interchanging the subject and object of the verb.2EXAMPLE: (Active) The boy ate the cereal speedily.5 (Passive) The cereal was eaten speedily by the boy.FThough passive constructions are sometimes necessary, it is generally Ebetter (clearer, more concise) to cast sentences in the active voice. _2 SENT_BEGIN; One of the characteristics of good writing is variety of>sentence structure. If several sentences in a paragraph begin@with the same word--usually "I" or "the"--there's a good chance >you can make the paragraph more interesting (and probably more=concise) by combining some of the sentences. There are MANY =ways of combining sentences. For illustrations of this, typeEAXMPLES at the prompt. 2 SEXIST_LANGF We've been taught that words like "anyone" and "each" and "every `one"Bare singular and should be followed by singular masculine pronouns@("Everyone should put on HIS coat). And we have used "man" and @"mankind" freely to mean everyone. But many people now find it Aoffensive to read prose in which masculine nouns or pronouns are 1used to name or refer to persons of both sexes. 2 DEADWOOD@ It's a good idea to eliminate words or phrases that add to the?length of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLES$at the prompt look at some examples. a 3 EXAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to shorten statements that include "the fact that" or "in order to."=Example: Due to the fact that I was tired, I went home early./ BETTER: I went home early because I was tired. 2 REL_PRONOUNE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They'reDvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes b youJcan get the same effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losingIsense of the sentence Enter EXAMPLES at the prompt to see some examples. 3 EXAMPLES( This is the boy WHOM I told you about.( BETTER: This s the boy told you about.+ The man who is on the phone is my friend.+ BETTER: The man on the phone is my friend. 2 TION_WORDB Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfrcom verbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun.'Example: He took action on the matter.! Better: He acted on the matter. 2 BE_VERBG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost noAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence.$Example: They were on the hillside.& Better: They rested on the hillside." Or: They played on the hillside. 2 INTENSIFIERF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sound exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb.wwww fNSIFIERF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sound exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -u2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb. 3 COORD_CONJK Excessive use of cordinate conjunctions may be a sign of immature writing.GITry to achieve greater clarity and economy by using various subordination techniques.twwginning of each sentence.2 SEXIST_LANGI This option checks for gendered pronouns which have indefinite pronoun&antecedents or uses of man or mankind. 2 DEADWOODJ This option checks for deadwood or cliche phrases and relative pronouns in the text. 2 DICTIONG This option checks for "tion" words, intensifiers, and co-ordinatingconjunctions in the text. 2 CHOOSINGE To choose an option, enter the corresponding number at the prompt. 2 CONTROL_Zh the, this, ando&yet at the beginning of each sentence.2 SEXIST_LANGI This option checks for instances of masculine pronouns which refer to Fmen and women. It also checks for uses of MAN and MANKIND to refer to people of both genders. 2 DEADWOODoJ This option checks for deadwood or cliche phrases and relative pronouns in the text. 2 DICTIONG This option checks for "tion" words, intensifiers, and co-ordinating conjunctions in the text.s 2 CHOOSING"E To choose an option, en ter the corresponding number at the prompt.u 2 CONTROL_ZH A control Z (^Z) returns you to the beginning of the previous programEsection. For example, a ^Z at the statistic report frame on spellingewould return you to this menu.2 EDTG Correction of errors in the text are done using the EDT text editor.rHHelp is available in the editor, simply press the PF2 key on the keypad.wwlength of your sentence without adding meaning. Enter EXAMPLES-$at the prompt look at some examples. 3 EXjAMPLES=Try to eliminate "dummy openers" like "it is" or "there are."e*Example: It is for one reason that I came.$ BETTER: I came home for one reason.HTry to shorten statements that include "the fact that" or "in order to."=Example: Due to the fact that I was tired, I went home early.v/ BETTER: I went home early because I was tired. 2 REL_PRONOUNnE The words WHO, WHOM WHICH, and THAT are relative pronouns. They're Dvery useful words for combining ideas efficiently, but sometimes youJkcan get the same effect - even more efficiently - by omitting the relativeGpronoun. Sometimes you can eliminate more than one word without losing Isense of the sentence Enter EXAMPLES at the prompt to see some examples. 3 EXAMPLES( This is the boy WHOM I told you about.( BETTER: This s the boy told you about.+ The man who is on the phone is my friend.n+ BETTER: The man on the phone is my friend.e 2 TION_WORD B Words that end in -tion are frequently nouns that have been madeDfrom vermbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun.e'Example: He took action on the matter. ! Better: He acted on the matter.t 2 BE_VERBnG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost nohAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence.y$Example: They were on the hillside.& Better: They rested on the hillside." Or: They played on the hillside. 2 INTENSIFIEReF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sounoerbs. Usually, you'll improve your sentence by using the verbrather than the noun. 'Example: He took action on the matter. ! Better: He acted on the matter.n 2 BE_VERBrG When possible, you should replace "to be" verbs (which have almost nodAmeaning) with verbs that contribute information to your sentence.i$Example: They were on the hillside.& Better: They rested on the hillside." Or: They played on the hillside. 2 INTENSIFIEReF Use of intensifiers frequently makes one's style sond exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb. 2 COORD_CONJL Excessive use of coordinate conjunctions may be a sign of immature writing.ITry to achieve greater clarity and economy by using various subordination@techniques. Enter EXAMPLES at the prompt to view some examples. 3 EXAMPLESB Feldsnoop raced his engine impatiently and his wife called last@ minute instructions to the children, but they could not hear, and they walked away.IBetter: Because Feldsnoop was racing his engine impatiently, the childrenG walked away without hearing their mother's last minute instructions.ww pund exaggerated orDaffected. If you choose the noun or verb carefully, it will usuallyHcarry your meaning without a qualifying word like "very" or "thoroughly"Gor "extremely." Check to see whether you can simply omit those words -2or whether you should strengthen the noun or verb. 2 COORD_CONJL Excessive use of coordinate conjunctions may be a sign of immature writing.ITry to achieve greater clarity and economy by using various subordination@techniques. Enter EXAMPLES at the prompt to v iew some examples. 3 EXAMPLESB Feldsnoop raced his engine impatiently and his wife called last@ minute instructions to the children, but they could not hear, and they walked away.IBetter: Because Feldsnoop was racing his engine impatiently, the childrenG walked away without hearing their mother's last minute instructions.ww