1. MYWRITINGLABPLUS AND BUSINESS

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. You also have access to Pearson Tutor Services, an online tutoring service that lets students submit up to 6 papers (up to 15 pages long) a year in any subject area and provides personalized feedback from a person with a Master’s or PhD in that subject area. The papers come back in approximately 48 hours. For more information about Pearson Tutor Services, see our website: www.csub.edu/mwl www.csub.edu/mwl

3. SIGNING IN

4. Be sure to click on your section of Business If you do not see your course, clicking the sync button usually fixes the issue

5. SIGNING IN YOUR FIRST TIME

6. HOME PAGE To access the Path Builder and all topics, click Writing. To submit a paper for review, click Pearson Tutor Services.

7. MODULES AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING PATH To begin, you will need to complete the Path Builder. The Path Builder is a pre- diagnostic test. This test should take you, on average, about 45 minutes. You may take the test at your leisure, and you may leave the test and complete it later. After you complete the Path Builder, the program has built an individualized plan with grammar and writing skills based on your weaknesses and strengths. As you complete each topic, this plan will adapt to your skill level.

8. HOW TO MASTER A TOPIC Click on your suggested topic OR assigned topic

9. MODULES AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING PATH This is the view if you were to click to see the available topics. These boxes are called modules, and each contains specific topics. For this course, you must complete 10 topics

10. HOW TO MASTER A TOPIC These five activities will need to be completed to master a topic

11. HOW TO MASTER A TOPIC The overview is a short description of the topic The animation is a short video on the topic *You must watch the entire animation to get credit for the activity

12. HOW TO MASTER A TOPIC

17. 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.

18. 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