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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.

Samuel Merritt University offers free, one-on-one writing tutoring and its own writing resources for SMU students. Book time with a tutor for feedback on your work, or use the resources to start an assignment on your own.

Book a Writing Tutoring Appointment

Meet one-on-one with a peer tutor to talk through a writing assignment. The SMU Peer Tutoring page on Canvas explains how to schedule a session.

How to Book a Writing Tutoring Appointment (Canvas)

Start Writing on Your Own

SMU’s own writing resources cover the writing process and how to get started on an assignment at your own pace.

SMU Writing Resources: The Writing Process and Getting Started (Canvas)

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Oakland

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Oakland, CA 94607

800.607.6377

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Sacramento

2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 300
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

800.607.6377

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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.