1. How to Submit a Paper to Pearson Tutor Services/Smart Thinking

2. What is Pearson Tutor Services/ Smart Thinking?
This resource included in MyWritingLabPlus allows you to submit papers (maximum length of 15 pages) on any subject and receive personalized feedback from a person with a Master’s or PhD in that subject. The papers come back in an average 24 hours.

3. First time logging in
If this is your first time logging in since December 15, 2016, you will need to reset your password.
Remember to use Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser!
User: CSUB ID ( )
Password: Click “Forgot your password”

4. Forgot your password
Your username is your 9-digit CSUB ID #
If you don’t see an after a few hours, try resetting your password again.
If you do not receive an , please contact the CSUB IT Helpdesk
( )
You will then need to check your CSUB Outlook

5. Check your outlook To reset your password, click Reset password
You may have to check your Junk or Clutter folder

6. Changing password
If you have difficulties resetting your password, please contact the MWLP Headquarters at or
Enter your new password and click continue!
You can now sign in to the MyWritingLabPlus website with your new password

7. First time logging in
Sign in using your CSUB 9 digit ID number as your username, and the password you created.
Remember to use Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser!
User: CSUB ID ( )
Password: Sign in with the password
you created

8. Signing in
If you do not see your course, clicking the sync button usually fixes the issue.
Be sure to click on the “Pearson Tutor Services – Smarthinking” link

9. Signing in

10. Start the Submission Process
To access Pearson Tutor Services/Smarthinking, click “Enter” to begin.

11. Start the Submission Process
Here, you can see what the system requirements are for Pearson Tutor Services/Smart Thinking.
To submit your paper, click on the button to continue.

12. How to Submit a Paper
To begin submitting your paper, click “Submit My Writing”

13. How to Submit a Paper
When submitting an essay, be sure to ONLY select the Essay Center bubble. The other two suggestions are not essay submissions

14. How to Submit a Paper Your name Class Subject Title of your paper
Type in your prompt, as well as how long your essay must be.

15. How to Submit a Paper
Questions or help you might need from the e-structor.
You only get to select two areas, so choose wisely.
Attach your file and press submit.

16. How to Retrieve your Paper
To retrieve your paper, click “Review My Sessions and Submissions”

17. How to Retrieve your Paper
Here, you will see a list of papers you have submitted. To access you paper, click the Title link.

18. How to Retrieve your Paper
You can download the original file you submitted.
You can also download the tutors response to your paper.

19. MWLP Headquarters
We have a MyWritingLabPlus Headquarters on campus if you ever need any help in person regarding the program. We are located in Classroom Building 100. You are also welcome to use our computers any time during the day while we are open.
Our Hours
Monday–Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm
Friday 8:00am- 12:00pm
For more information visit our website at
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