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Originally Posted by jinglenuts
sorry u guys, all of ma friends do type like these on instant messege n i got their habits mixed. short cut typing lol. i faec difficulties in exams also 4 these kinda typings, on exam hall by mistake i do these kinda shortcut typings. like and=n, for=4, be=b, what=wa.......

Creative writing is habitual. The more you practice the better you get. If you do not correct your mistakes now, you will face more difficulties in college papers. Practice your writing in all the forums you visit. This will be a start.

[Eliminate contractions (isn’t for is not) in academic writing]
[Passive voice -- Not inherently wrong, but frequent use makes one's essay stuffy and officious, not as interesting to read]
[Spell checkers and grammar checker can eliminate minor mistakes]
[Do not use second person "you", 1st person "I", "me"]

Finally to get any grade except "F" in my class (online):
[No instant messaging in any of the posts]