Muzzy

A grammar-checking web app that helps students find and learn from their mistakes without auto-fixing them.

Muzzy is a powerful grammar-checking and essay-editing tool built specifically for students who want to improve their writing skills. Unlike other tools that automatically "fix" errors or generate text, Muzzy focuses on education by highlighting mistakes and providing a detailed error report, encouraging students to understand and correct their own work.

Why Muzzy?

Many popular writing assistants are considered "cheating" by educators because they perform the work for the student. Muzzy bridges this gap by acting as a digital proofreader that points out errors without solving them, making it an acceptable and praised tool in high-school classrooms.

Key Features

  • Real-Time Highlighting: Detects spelling, grammar, and stylistic issues as you type.
  • Academic Standards: Identifies common student essay pitfalls, such as the use of first or second-person terminology ("I", "you").
  • Non-Negotiable Checks: Incorporates a list of unacceptable essay errors derived from real-world high school teacher requirements.
  • Comprehensive Reports: Generates a detailed breakdown of all issues found in the text, allowing for a structured revision process.
  • Educational Focus: Designed to help students learn from their mistakes rather than just hiding them.

Technology Stack

  • Frontend: HTML
  • Language: JavaScript
  • Styling: CSS