Writing Skills and Feedback Techniques

The video discusses various forms of writing in modern life, including text messages, emails, and professional writing. It explores the writing process, emphasizing the importance of drafting, editing, and using tools like Virtual Writing Tutor for grammar checking. The video highlights the tool's benefits for ESL learners and provides recommendations for its use. It concludes by encouraging users to share their experiences with others.

What is a common form of writing for students today?

• Text messaging

• Writing novels

• Sending postcards

• Creating art

What has reduced the number of letters and postcards people send?

• Environmental concerns

• Higher postage costs

• Increased travel

• Text messages and emails

What is a common workplace writing task?

• Designing websites

• Creating novels

• Drafting memos

• Writing poems

What is often created during meetings to summarize decisions?

• Agendas

• Reports

• Emails

• Minutes

What is a typical academic writing task for students?

• Designing posters

• Drafting essays

• Creating presentations

• Writing emails

What is the first step some people take when writing an assignment?

• Revising

• Editing

• Creating an outline

• Publishing

What tool can help with grammar and punctuation in writing?

• Dictionary

• Thesaurus

• Spell Checker

• Virtual Writing Tutor

What does Virtual Writing Tutor not assist with?

• Spelling

• Punctuation

• Formatting

• Grammar

Which of the following is a formatting issue not covered by Virtual Writing Tutor?

• Grammar errors

• Punctuation mistakes

• Indentation and margins

• Spelling errors

What kind of errors is Virtual Writing Tutor particularly good at identifying?

• Errors in creative writing

• Errors made by non-native English speakers

• Errors in scientific writing

• Errors made by native English speakers