MyWritingLabPlus and the Research Paper

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 • 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 www.csub.edu/mwl/, and click on Resources. Have questions, or want to use the program in your class? Stop by, email, or call the MWLP Headquarters. Location: CB 100 Email: mwlp@csub.edu Phone: 654-2823 Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-3:00 pm Friday 8:00 am- 12:00 pm Faculty Coordinators: Randi Brummett Brooke Hughes