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Spell check horror stories: What are some real - life examples?

2024-11-09 17:34
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A horror story related to spell check could be in the field of academic publishing. An author submitted a research paper. Spell check seemed to give the all - clear. But there were some technical terms misspelled in a way that was not detected. The reviewers then rejected the paper because they thought the author was not professional or careful enough. Similarly, for a small business's brochure, misspelled product names due to spell check's oversight made the brochure look unprofessional and led to a decrease in potential customers.

Spell check horror stories: How can they be avoided?
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2024-11-09 19:48
First, don't rely solely on spell check. Always proofread your work carefully. Second, use a dictionary, especially for specialized terms. Third, ask someone else to read your work. They might...
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Co - sign Horror Stories: What are some real - life examples?
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