MGT 3003 Business Communication & Professional Development

“ To provide UTSA business students resources and instruction to develop and improve their business written communication skills.” OWL Mission Statement

What is the OWL? Online Writing Lab on Blackboard  Online Instruction & Testing  Pre-Test, Study Module, and Post-Test

How do I access the OWL? 1.Login to Blackboard 2.Under Course List for the current semester you will find your MGT 3003 course and your MGT 3003 OWL course

Why the OWL Assignment? Executive Daily Communication - 90%  Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening Communication skills are the #1 requirement for leadership success.

OWL Modules Four Core Study Modules Mechanics Module Composition Module Writing Style Module Critical Think Module

OWL Modules Six Supplemental Modules Report Module Presentation Module Résumé Module Cover Letter Module Module Citation Module

Three Step Core Module Success 1.Initial Assessment 2.Study Module 3.Post Assessment Two Step Supplemental Module Success 1. Study Module 2. Post Assessment

Time Dedication (Core Modules) Each Initial Assessments  Time limited - 25 minutes maximum Each Module  Time unlimited – About 1½ hours of study Each Post Assessment  Time limited - 25 minutes maximum

About the Assessments… Initial and Post Assessments can be taken only once You may return to the study modules as often as you like

THE FOUR CORE MODULES

OWL Modules Four Core Study Modules Mechanics Module Composition Module Writing Style Module Critical Think Module

Core Initial Assessment Everyone Takes the Initial Assessment  Evaluate Initial Skill Levels, NOT Counted Toward Final Grade  Each Core Module has initial assessment o Composition o Mechanics o Writing Style o Critical Thinking

Core Study Modules Read Corresponding Core Module  Composition  Mechanics  Writing Style  Critical Thinking

Core Post Assessment Done after completion of studying each Module  Evaluates Skill Levels

Once I access the OWL… 1.Login to Blackboard 2.Under Course List for the current semester you will find your MGT 3003 course and your MGT 3003 OWL course

Warning: You cannot stop the clock by exiting the quiz and returning later!

THE SIX SUPPLEMENTAL MODULES

OWL Modules Six Supplemental Modules Report Module Presentation Module Résumé Module Cover Letter Module Module Citation Module

THERE ARE NO INITIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL MODULES!!!!

Supplemental Post Assessments Everyone Takes the Post Assessment  Once the Study Module is Completed  Evaluate Skill Levels  Complete Six Separate Graded Quizzes

Success Tips Use Explorer or Firefox Browser Plan Ahead – Deadlines lurk Follow Syllabus for deadlines Read all Instructions Don’t Stop Once Assessment is Started Use Table of Contents, Breadcrumbs, Course Menu drop down menu, & Icons Contact OWL for Assistance

Success Tips 2.0 Something ALWAYS goes wrong, so take tests early. “My computer crashed,” “I had a power outage,” “I had a connection problem,” BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. These are quibbles—they are not legitimate reason for failing to complete OWL assignments on time.

Summary Initial Assessment Core Study Modules Supplemental Modules Consult your syllabus to see exact deadlines

Contact Information OWL TA: Vincent Rizzo Contact: Through OWL Blackboard site Office Hours:  1604 (Main), BB (back right)  By appointment or W, Th 4:30- 5:15p.m.  Tues 5:00-5:45 p.m.