EARLY START PROGRAM, SUMMER 2017 MyWritingLabPlus EARLY START PROGRAM, SUMMER 2017

What is MyWritingLabPlus? MyWritingLabPlus is an online program designed to help you with writing and grammar necessary for persuasive, logical, and effective writing. The online program allows you to work on grammar, mechanics, writing, and research skills. MyWritingLabPlus is used in a variety of courses at CSUB, ranging from English to Business to Biology. MyWritingLabPlus supports different learning styles as well, utilizing audio files, videos, and interactive exercises.

Topics There are 10 topics that are available. Your instructor may assign topics for you to complete. For more information about which topics you are required to complete, please ask your instructor.

First time logging in User: CSUB ID (000123456) Password: Click “Forgot your password” www.csub.mylabsplus.com Remember to use Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser!

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 Enter your new password and click continue! You can now sign in to the MyWritingLabPlus website with your new password

After signing in After logging in, be sure to click on your current section of Early Start. If you are enrolled in more than one ESE session, you will see more than one course. If you do not see your course link, press the 'sync' button and your class link will appear.

Signing in After clicking "I Accept," Click on Learning Path Note: You will only see this screen the first time you click into your section. Click "I Accept"

How to complete work This is the course Home Page On the right is the calendar you will find the due dates for your assignments here.

To begin your work First, click on the “Writing” tab. Then, click on the “Learning Path” tab.

To begin your work This box is called a module. Within modules, you'll find the topics you are required to complete for your course.

To begin your work These are the five activities you need to complete to master each topic.

To begin your work The Overview is an explanation of the topic. You must watch the entire Animation in order to receive full credit. If you do not watch the Animation all the way through, you won't get a passing score. The Animation is a short video about the topic.

How to Master a Topic Recall 1 and 2 consist of 10 multiple choice questions about the topic. Be sure to click submit after you have completed any exercise.

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

How to Master a Topic 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! There will be a one point deduction for every incorrect click.

How to Master a Topic Recall 1 still has another attempt left. **You need to achieve 80% or higher on all activities to master a topic. This includes the Overview, Animation, Recalls 1 and 2, and Apply** Recall 1 still has another attempt left. Apply has work left to be completed or needs to be Submitted to access the second attempt

How to Master a Topic Notice all five activities have stars next to them. The topic also has a star next to it. This is how you know you have mastered the topic.

MWLP Headquarters The MyWritingLabPlus Headquarters will not be open this summer. However, we will be open in Fall 2017. If you have any questions or problems, please contact your instructor.

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