Dr. Merritt's Bag of Tools
A growing collection of intelligent assistants designed to support teaching, research, and academic life. Each tool is crafted to save time and elevate the work happening in and out of the classroom.
The Quadrets
Nine AI-powered assistants, each focused on a different part of academic work. Click any card to open its dedicated tool page as it becomes available.
AI Reliance Checker
Students paste a paper and get an AI reliance score plus a printable certificate for the 35% policy.
Syllabus Architect
Generate well-structured course syllabi from learning objectives and institutional requirements.
Quiz Forge
Build quizzes, exams, and practice problems with automatic answer keys and explanations.
Essay Evaluator
Provide consistent, rubric-aligned feedback on student essays and written assignments.
Slide Smith
Turn outlines and notes into polished lecture slides with clear visual hierarchy.
Research Companion
Summarize papers, extract citations, and explore connections across the literature.
Discussion Spark
Create engaging discussion prompts and moderation guides for online or in-class forums.
Policy Scribe
Draft course policies, academic integrity statements, and administrative documents.
Grade Pilot
Calculate weighted grades, track student progress, and forecast final outcomes.