Tutoring and Writing Resources
Virtual Library: Our librarians have specific experience and training to guide students using online resources and are available seven days a week via email. askthelibrarian@usuniversity.edu
Brainfuse Tutoring -Brainfuse is an online tutoring platform that provides live, one-on-one academic support to students of all ages.
Services Include:
- Live Tutoring: Instant help from professional tutors in subjects like math, science, English, and social studies.
- Writing Lab: Students can submit essays for feedback.
- SkillSurfer: A library of study resources and practice tests.
- FlashBulb: A tool for creating and studying flashcards.
Purdue Online Writing Lab: The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a free online resource provided by Purdue University that offers writing assistance for students, educators, and professionals.
Services include:
- Grammar & Mechanics: Rules and guidelines for writing clearly and correctly.
- Citation Guides: Formatting help for APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
- Research & Writing Tips: Advice on conducting research, avoiding plagiarism, and structuring papers.
- Professional Writing: Resume, cover letter, and business writing resources.
- ESL Resources: Help for non-native English speakers.
PERLA -PERRLA is a software tool designed to help students format their academic papers in APA and MLA style. It automates citations, references, and overall paper formatting to meet official guidelines.
Services Include:
- Automatic Formatting for APA 7, APA 6, and MLA papers
- Citation & Reference Management
- Outline & Research Tools to help structure papers