Annette Taylor, Ph. D. wrote:
In addition, I find that at minimum going through spell and grammar check is a sign of respect for the reader. Most people with poor writing skills know that their skills are poor.

I wonder how true this is. No data in hand, but I just spent some time reading the newest issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest, a fascinating article titled "Flawed Self-Assessment: Implications for Health, Education and the Workplace". The gist of it was that we are bad self-assessors with respect to a wide range of skills.

Paul Smith
Alverno College
Milwaukee

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