Tips for Adults
Spelling and Writing
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Use text prediction software to write emails and other communication. Most word processing software has spell-check and grammar-check features. Take full advantage of what they offer.
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In meetings, ask for verbal brainstorming sessions and for the note-taker to type up their notes. Or if you are assigned to be the note-taker, take notes on a laptop with a projector instead of hand-written on a whiteboard.
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Work with a colleague to put together an outline first to make sure you can keep track of the content of a longer writing assignment
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Ask for task instructions in verbal format. If your supervisor can talk through instructions by phone or voice memo, it may be easier for you to get started.
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After you compose something, walk away or work on a separate task and come back to proofread it with fresh eyes. (This helps everyone!)
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Don't be hesistant to ask a friend or colleague to proofread for you. Many people will be happy to do it.
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Just pick up the phone. Although many offices have an email culture, it may save you a lot of time and effort to clarify something by phone instead of back and forth emails.
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Forms
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Ask for forms in a fillable pdf format so you can type in responses.
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Use smartphone apps to fill out forms that would otherwise be hand-written.​
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