[stylist] punctuation

[Judith Bron]

No one loves me enough to devote days to reading long documents.  I can tell 
the difference when jaws tells me that a comma is some place and when a 
period appears.  I've set the jaws dictionary to read Mrs. as Missus and Mr. 
as mister.  If they aren't spelled with the periods spell check would point 
it out.
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: [stylist] punctuation


>I have trouble editing because I don't catch the periods versus commas. 
>Jaws pauses for both.  Grammar errors I usually can hear because the 
>sentence does not sound right.  Spelling errors, I use spell check and 
>listen after spell check goes through.  Sometimes I hear misspelled words; 
>it depends.
>
> Having someone look over your work is the best solution I suppose.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 3:28 PM
> Subject: [stylist] punctuation
>
>
>> Jean,
>>
>> I only use the punctuation option with JAWS when editing.  It is way too
>> annoying for other purposes.  It is helpful, though, when trying to
>> catch those punctuation errors.
>>
>> Again, using Braille allows you to catch all those errors just like
>> those using vision can, but if you are like me and do not own a
>> refreshable Braille device, we use JAWS.  As a student (especially a
>> creative writing student) I have to pay extra attention to spelling and
>> grammar.  With grammar, a lot of this comes with knowing and
>> understanding grammar rules so I try to study up on this for help.  I am
>> able, however, to use JAWS to try to catch those errors and such.  It
>> took a little adjustment, but I am now use to paying attention with my
>> ears to pick up on possible errors along with what tools JAWS has to
>> assist in this.  For papers, stories and as editor for my affiliate's
>> newsletter, I use JAWS, and usually I manage to catch what spelling and
>> grammar errors there are.  I don't always catch everything, but then
>> again, neither do those using their sight.
>>
>> I am no expert, by any means, but I have managed to use JAWS to edit.
>> Again, sometime soon, I believe Robert plans on having a guest for our
>> monthly phone meeting who can help us discover tools for using JAWS when
>> editing.
>>
>> My one piece of advice is that whether you use JAWS, Braille or sight,
>> pay careful attention as you write and proof read.  It may take time,
>> but it will be worth it in the end.
>>
>> Bridgit
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