One of the most dreaded things for students is to beat deadlines on papers. Whether it’s an essay, a thesis, or just a simple term paper, writing can be a tall order - for most students. But the inevitable truth is that you’ll need to at least be halfway decent in making a paper when you want to graduate. And that’s the tea on that. So if you’re looking for writing apps that will make the writing easier, here are the best writing apps for students. Take note that these apps can be downloaded for most laptops, and some of the apps have a dedicated mobile version, as well.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Still the best dictionary in the market, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary can be downloaded to both iOS and Android devices. On a desktop, you can go to the official website and start typing in the words that you need to get meaning to. For more than a century now, the dictionary stalwart has withstood the test of time through adding in relevant words slowly and steadily. The importance of a dictionary can’t be overstated when it comes to writing papers. Knowing the right words, and having the convenience to look for their meaning will make your papers exacting. As you may have known already, there is power in writing the right words . Plus, on the app version, you get a notification every day for the word of the day. Neat, right?
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Notes on iOS
The latest notes app in the Apple ecosystem is so powerful and beyond what the competitors offer that it’s one of the reasons why getting an iPhone is a great purchase. For most students, note-taking is lifeblood - and when you’re running late and have inconveniently forgotten your notebooks, the Notes app is a lifesaver. While it doesn’t have a word count tool, the app can take pictures, scan documents, and has basic formatting tools to make your note-taking more streamlined. It’s also a great writing app, as it’s basically on your phone the whole time - so when inspiration strikes, you can just whip it out and write. The best part? The notes can be synced throughout your Apple devices.
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750 Words
Technically not an app, but the creator should make it as such because 750 words are so intuitive and straightforward that it makes writing fun and goal-oriented. The app is accessible through its dedicated website, and you have to sign up for it (it’s free, don’t worry!). What you have to do is just write, basically, at least 750 words per day. Writing is so much like any sports in that you need to train yourself every single day to be good at it. The importance of being able to access your imagination and thoughts and staying in it without distraction can’t be overstated. With the amount of distraction that students have, it can be a colossal task just to settle down and concentrate.
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Grammarly
Maybe the most popular writing app on the planet today, Grammarly is perfect for everyone - from students to casual writers down to novelists and screenwriters. The beauty of Grammarly lies in its easy integration to several writing apps. You can install it as a standalone app, or you can get it as an extension to your browser. Wherever you write, Grammarly can make corrections and recommend sentence improvements on the go. The free version should be just fine if you’re a student other than in literature and language, but the paid version is also a steal if you’re serious in making your papers as tight as it can be.
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Takeaway
There is no one-way to creating a great paper. Preparation, honing in on what you want to say, and writing eloquently are some of the basics in essay writing. Most of us aren’t born wordsmiths and that means a steeper learning curve when it comes to writing. Thank the heavens for the people that developed these apps!
