MyWritingLabPlus and English 1100 and 1109

What is MyWritingLabPlus? MyWritingLabPlus is an online program designed to help you with writing and grammar necessary for persuasive, logical, and effective writing. You can work on the program from any computer with internet access. You will have access as long as you are currently enrolled as a student. MyWritingLabPlus is used in a variety of courses at CSUB, ranging from English to Business to Chemistry. The online program allows you to work on grammar, mechanics, writing, and research skills. MyWritingLabPlus supports different learning styles as well, utilizing audio files, videos, and interactive exercises.

Course Requirements All English Composition courses are required to complete the Path Builder and Mastery Check tests. English 1100 has a requirement of 15 topics English 1109 has a requirement of 10 topics

First time logging in If this is your first time logging in since December 15, 2016, you will need to reset your password. www.csub.mylabsplus.com Remember to use Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser! User: CSUB ID (000123456) Password: Click “Forgot your password”

Forgot your password Your username is your 9-digit CSUB ID # If you don’t see an email after a few hours, try resetting your password again. If you do not receive an email, please contact the CSUB IT Helpdesk (654-2307) You will then need to check your CSUB Outlook email

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

Changing password If you have difficulties resetting your password, please contact the MWLP Headquarters at mwlp@csub.edu or 654-2823 Enter your new password and click continue! You can now sign in to the MyWritingLabPlus website with your new password

First time logging in If this is your first time logging in since December 15, 2016, you will need to reset your password. www.csub.mylabsplus.com Remember to use Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser! User: CSUB ID (000123456) Password: Sign in with the password you created

Signing in Note for the students who have to pay the technology fee: once you pay the fee, press the ‘sync’ button and your class link will appear. Be Sure to click on your section of English. DO NOT CLICK FREE RANGE any work done in free range will not count as credit towards your class.

Signing in

How to Master a Topic

Completing Work

Completing Work

How to Master a Topic

How to Master a Topic

Be sure to click “Submit Activity” after you have completed any exercise. Recall 1 and 2 consist of 10 multiple choice questions about the topic.

You may also save your work for later and continue working where you left off. To submit your answers click on “Check Answer” and then on “Next Question” once you have completed a question.

How to Master a Topic You may also save your progress for later and pick up where you left off. The Apply consists of revising a paragraph using the knowledge you have learned. Again, be sure to submit your attempt.

How to Master a Topic Be sure to read the directions carefully! Hints are available if you get stuck. Taking a hint will cost you a one point deduction from your total score. Be sure to read the directions carefully! By clicking on a word the check mark and the cross will appear to verify if you have selected correctly.

How to Master a Topic

How to Master a Topic

How to Master a Topic *Note: Modules are different than topics. Each module contains multiple topics inside it.*

Mastery Check All English Composition courses are required to complete the Mastery Check. The Mastery Check is a is a post-diagnostic, similar to the Path Builder, that we use to analyze student results.

Unlocks You will be given 10 attempts to achieve 80% or higher on each activity. If you do not reach an 80% in ten tries, the activity will need to be unlocked. Unlocks will be done on request by calling, emailing, or stopping by the MyWritingLabPlus Headquarters in Classroom Building 100.You can also fill out an online unlock form on the following link http://www.csub.edu/mwl/unlock.html If you request to be unlocked by email, please make sure to give us your name, title of the topic and activity that needs to be unlocked, and the section number of your class. Once the topic is unlocked, you can try it again.

Resources Pearson Writer Pearson Tutor Services Pearson Writer is digital tool for writers at all levels. It contain features that check for spelling, grammar, and style errors. Pearson Writer also has a Citation Generator that keeps track of your sources and builds a bibliography. Pearson Tutor Services Pearson Tutor Services is a resource in MyWritingLab that allows you to submit papers on any subject and receive feedback from a person with a Master’s or PhD in that subject. The papers are returned within an average of 24 hours.

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. Any Questions? 661-654-2823 mwlp@csub.edu Located in CB 100 Our Hours Monday – Thursday 8:00am- 3:00pm Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm For more information visit our website at www.csub.edu/mwl

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