LibGuides: Digital accessibility: Writing

Writing

Grammarly
Free grammar checker, approved by the university for use in your studies

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Grammarly at Westminster
How to set up your account
Getting started
How to improve your writing
Troubleshooting
See also GrammarlyGO
A generative AI writing assistant similar to ‘CHATGPT’
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Use with the reassurance that it has been aligned with the University’s policy and guidance on the use of Generative AI
Check out the blog 11 Ways AI Can Help You With Your Assignments - without cheating!

Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus
Free software download from the University website
Sign up to start using OneDrive and download the Microsoft package
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Use Office 365 for free on up to 5 PCs or Macs, using your student username and password.
Create, communicate and collaborate on any device
Make your documents, presentations, and worksheets accessible with Word, PowerPoint and Excel:
Improve writing quality
Type with your voice
Transform printed text into searchable, editable, digital content

Fleksy
Keyboard that lets you type at unparalleled speed in total privacy - officially the fastest keyboard in the world
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For android and iOS
FlickType
Apple Watch free keyboard also for iPhone and iPad
Auto-Correct, Swipe Typing, customization features and more
AbilityNet's Robin Christopherson demonstrates FlickType

MindView is on all campus computers

Visually brainstorm, organise and present ideas

Inspiration Maps
This app is free for iPhone and iPad
Build beautiful diagrams, graphic organizers and outlines with ease

University of Westminster Citation and Referencing Guide
How to reference your work to support your academic and research practices

NB Check with your course or module leader which referencing style is used
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Recommended reference management software
Examples of citations and references and quick tips
See also Cite Them Right
For comprehensive guidance on referencing in general
Introduction to reference managers
These citation or bibliographic managers can help you to gather, store and manage your data for references, and bibliographies

Reference managers and accessibility:
EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero are not easily accessible for screen readers
MS Word's built-in Reference option
Reference managers and accessibility:
EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero are not easily accessible for screen readers

Guidance for using the Word referencing tab with NVDA and JAWS screen readers by Ros Walker and Samuel Kacer, University of St Andrews
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This is accessible but might be limited in the number of referencing styles available

Natural Reader Text to Speech
This free text to speech extension for Chrome reads selected text
Listen to any email, webpage, google doc, PDF and kindle book
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With natural voices
Video for How to get started with Natural Reader Text to Speech

It can be much easier to hear where there are mistakes rather than reading them

Sensus Access
This is also good for having your work read back to you for editing
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Convert written text to MP3 and listen to it