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Writing Support

This page provides resources to help avoid common style and grammar errors, learn different information organization and documentation methods, and improve your research and writing process.

Resources Include

Brainfuse
Brainfuse is an online writing center that provides feedback in 24 hours or less. Log in through MySMU and find the Brainfuse icon.

Peer Tutors 
Want to meet one-on-one? Make an appointment with a peer tutor. To make an appointment, please visit the Peer Tutoring Program information webpage on Canvas. 

Avoid Plagiarism

APA Formatting and Citation Resources

AMA Formatting & Resources

Common Grammar Issues

Revising & Editing

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Oakland, CA 94607

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Sacramento

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Sacramento, CA 95833

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Fresno

1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720

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San Francisco Peninsula

989 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

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Online Programs

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Job Scam Warning

We have been made aware of fraudulent job postings and offers that may appear to come from Samuel Merritt University. Please note:

  • All legitimate job postings are listed exclusively on our official Careers page.
  • Our recruiters will always contact you from a @samuelmerritt.edu email address. We do not use personal email accounts.
  • We will never ask for payment, banking information, or personal identification documents as part of the hiring process.
  • If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a job posting or communication, please contact us directly at recruiting@samuelmerritt.edu.

We take these scams seriously and are working with authorities and online platforms to remove fraudulent listings. If you believe you have been targeted, we encourage you to report the incident to the FTC (in the U.S.) or your local authorities.