1. MyWritingLabPlus and the Research Paper

2. What is MyWritingLabPlus?
MyWritingLabPlus is an online writing, grammar, and research resource that all students have access to throughout their academic career.
MyWritingLabPlus is used across disciplines.
Most students will automatically have access to the program via the MyWritingLabPlus fee built into their tuition.
Fee waiver students will need to pay the MyWritingLabPlus fee at the cashier’s office.

3. 3 Ways MyWritingLabPlus Can help with the research paper
Specific Research and Documentation Topics
Pearson Writer
Pearson Tutor Services/Smarthinking

4. Specific Research and Documentation Topics
In MyWritingLabPlus, there are 11 Research and Documentation topics available to students:
Understanding the Research Process
Recognizing a Research Paper
Planning Research
Finding Research
Evaluating Sources
Avoiding Plagiarism
Integrating Sources
Citing Sources using MLA
Citing Sources using APA
Citing Sources using CMS
Citing Sources using CSE
Each of these topics include 5 activities:
Overview: a brief introduction
Animation: a short video
Recall 1 and 2: 10 multiple-choice questions each
Apply: apply knowledge learned to college student based scenarios
Students can access these topics in Free Range, an open section of MyWritingLabPlus that is typically used for students’ independent practice in the program.
If instructors choose to require specific topics for the entire class, the Headquarters can set up a specific course link in the program and provide an update of student progress.

5. Pearson Writer
Pearson Writer is a revolutionary digital tool for writers at all levels and will help students improve their writing.
Pearson Writer streamlines the writing process, so students can focus on developing their ideas. It also makes revising, research, and citations easier.
Students can access it via the website (csub.mylabsplus.com) or mobile device via app (available on Google Play & Apple Store).
Pearson Writer has five major features. Instructors can choose to use any combination of the following: 
Writing, Grammar & Research Guide is a go-to resource any time students have a question or need help.
Automatic Writing Review checks papers instantly for possible spelling, grammar, and style errors, while offering grammar lessons and suggestions for revising and editing.
Citation Generator keeps track of every source throughout the research process and builds a bibliography in the background, taking care of formatting details.
Research Database finds relevant, reputable academic sources for research papers.
Project and Task Manager helps students stay on top of multiple projects and makes sure deadlines don't sneak up.

6. Writing, Grammar, & Research Guide
Gives students a research, writing, and grammar handbook at their fingertips
Explains the rules of grammar
Offers writing tips
Contains a built-in search engine for easy access
Presents tutorials to help students learn

7. Automatic Writing Review
Analyzes writing instantly
Provides instant proofreading services
Detects spelling and style errors
Provides suggested changes
Helps with the editing process

8. Citation Generator
Guides students through the steps of writing citations
Tracks credibility of sources
Keeps track of all research
Helps students create proper citations in MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE
The mobile app even allows students to scan the barcode of a book to add it to the sources page automatically!

9. Research Database Lets students cite sources directly into the project
Provides a mobile-ready online database of academic sources that is easy to search.
Includes relevant and credible sources
Allows students to read the full text of each source (not just the abstract) on any device and easily keep track of research, take notes, and start building an outline from anywhere.
Lets students cite sources directly into the project

10. Project & Task Manager
Sets milestones prior to the due date of writing projects
Helps students generate an outline and notes for their writing projects
Facilitates organizations of writing projects
Lets students track tasks for their writing projects
Allows students to stay on top of their writing projects
Supplies a checklist of what has been completed and what is left to do

11. Pearson Tutor Services/Smarthinking
Pearson Tutor Services/Smarthinking allows students to submit papers of up to 15 pages in length on any subject.
Students receive personalized feedback on grammar, content, and documentation from a person with a Master’s or PhD in that subject area.
Papers come back, on average, within 24 hours.
Students can utilize this resource to gain feedback on multiple drafts and be given suggestions about how to revise for the next draft.

12. Pearson Tutor Services/Smarthinking
To begin submitting a paper, click “Submit My Writing”
To retrieve a paper, click “Review My Sessions and Submissions”

13. Pearson Tutor Services/Smarthinking

14. Want to use MWLP? Have Questions?
Want to see more detailed PowerPoints for any of the MyWritingLabPlus resources? See our website and click on Resources.
Have questions, or want to use the program in your class? Stop by, , or call the MWLP Headquarters.
Location: CB 100
Phone:
Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Faculty Coordinators:
Randi Brummett
Brooke Hughes