1. MyWritingLabPlus and English 910, 920, and 1109

2. 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.

3. Signing In Remember to use Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser! At first login, click on ‘Forgot your Password?” link under the Sign In box

4. Signing In You will then be prompted to enter in your 9-digit CSUB ID (000123456)

5. Signing in Check your Outlook email address for an email prompting you to change your password. If it does not come to your email, please check the spam/clutter folder. You will receive confirmation that you have been emailed a password reset link.

6. Signing In The email comes from support@pearson.com, and looks like this:support@pearson.com

7. Signing In The link will then take you to this page to create your new password: We strongly suggest that you use the same password as your myCSUB account. Once your password has been updated, you will be able to login at the CSUB MyLabsPlus portal page at www.csub.mylabsplus.com www.csub.mylabsplus.com

8. Signing In Remember to use Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser! Now that you have changed your password, please sign in.

9. Signing in

11. Course Requirements All English Composition courses are required to complete the Path Builder and Mastery Check tests. English 910 has a requirement of 10 topics English 920 has a requirement of 15 topics English 1109 has a requirement of 10 topics

12. How to Master a Topic

13. Completing Work

15. How to Master a Topic

23. 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.

24. Unlocks You will be given two attempts to achieve 80% or higher on each activity. If you do not reach an 80% in two 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.

25. Resources Pearson Writer  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.

26. 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- 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm Any Questions? 661-654-2823 mwlp@csub.edu Located in CB 100

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