RITA’S STORY
Making academic writing less stressful with TalkType
Rita Rutherford
Trainee DSA Assessor at Capita
As a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) assessor, Rita Rutherford works with students to identify the barriers that affect their studies and recommend the right support to help them succeed.
For many students, writing is one of the biggest challenges. Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure can all cause frustration and delay progress. On top of that, trying to listen and type at the same time often leads to missed information, incomplete notes, and reduced confidence in academic writing.
Helping students overcome writing barriers
Rita explains that students commonly struggle with reading, typing, spelling, and grammar. For many, the act of writing itself can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with the pressure of starting essays or reports. This can leave students feeling stuck before they’ve even begun.
TalkType gives students a way to overcome these barriers. By converting speech into accurate text, it helps students focus on their ideas rather than worrying about spelling or grammar.
Students’ favourite: TalkType
What stands out most to students is TalkType’s simplicity. It works seamlessly on both PC and mobile devices, giving them flexibility to use it wherever they study. The interface is clean and straightforward, which means students can spend less time figuring out how the software works and more time actually using it.
Rita notes that students appreciate TalkType’s clear, accurate dictation and the way it supports spelling, grammar, and punctuation automatically. This not only makes writing easier but also helps students produce more polished academic work with less stress.
“The simplicity, the directness, and the accuracy of TalkType make a massive difference. Students like that it works across devices and is easy to navigate.”
Why Rita recommends TalkType
For assessors, confidence in recommending a tool comes down to whether it meets students’ needs effectively. Rita feels reassured recommending TalkType because of its accuracy and ease of use.
Having tested the software herself, she describes it as both simple and powerful. For students with dyslexia, or those who struggle with spelling and grammar, TalkType removes unnecessary obstacles and allows them to express their ideas clearly.
Less stress, greater independence with TalkType
By reducing the barriers that come with spelling, grammar, and typing, TalkType allows students to focus on developing their ideas and building their confidence in academic writing. The result is greater independence and less stress when tackling essays, reports, or everyday study tasks.
For Rita, TalkType is a simple but powerful tool that consistently helps students overcome barriers, boosting both productivity and confidence in their studies.
“I felt TalkType was very effective in its simplicity and accuracy when picking up dictation. Because of its straightforward functionality, I believe others will also find it meets their learning needs.”
How do I buy TalkType?
You can purchase TalkType online. Choose between TalkType Lite or TalkType Pro, depending on your needs. If you’d like to purchase TalkType at scale for a workplace or university, you’ll need to talk to our sales team.
“ Unlike many tools that require intricate and lengthy voice training, TalkType is ready to use immediately. ”
Ruth Lee | Disability Advisor and Needs Assessor
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