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Interactive Rubric for Written Communication: 7.1. Spelling

This guide will help you understand common conventions of academic writing and the application of marking rubrics

MECHANICS

 

Definition (formal)

Spelling describes the conventional order of letters that identifies a particular word.

Definition (informal)

Spelling: Do you have the right letters in the right order?

Example

For example, the following sentence contains a spelling mistake that would not be recognised by a spell-checker because it is a homonym (a word that sounds similar but may spelled differently). The correct form should be passed.

This particular trait is past between successive generations.

Resources (textbook)

Refer to the textbook pages and sections to improve your knowledge and understanding of the criterion.

Resources (web)

Click on the links to access online resources to improve your knowledge and understanding of the criterion.

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