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OWL Online Writing

Lab

MGT 3003, Business Communications & Professional Development

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To provide UTSA business students resources and instruction to develop and improve their writing and communication skills.

OWL Mission Statement

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Web CT-based Online Writing Lab Automated Testing & Instructional

Technology

Pre-Test, Study Module, and Post-Test Innovation

Physical Offices

1604 (Main), BB 03.03.05o By appointment – make requests through

Web CT

What is the OWL?

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Executive Daily Communication - 90% Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening

Communication skills are the #1 requirement for leadership success.

Why the OWL Assignment?

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OWL Modules

Four Core Study Modules

Six Supplemental Modules

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Three Step Core Module Success

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Core Initial Assessment

Everyone Takes the Initial Assessment Evaluate Skill Levels

Complete Four Separate Quizzes

o Composition

o Mechanics

o Writing Style

o Critical Thinking

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Core Study Modules

Complete Corresponding Module

Composition

Mechanics

Writing Style

Critical Thinking

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Core Post Assessments

Everyone Takes the Post Assessment

Once the Study Module is Completed

Evaluate Skill Levels

Complete Four Separate Quizzes

o Composition

o Mechanics

o Writing Style

o Critical Thinking

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Time Dedication

Initial AssessmentTime limited25 minute maximum each section

Module Time unlimited Approximately 1 to 1½ hours for each

module Post Assessment Time limited 25 minute maximum each section

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About the Assessments…

Initial Assessments and Post Assessments can only be

taken once

You may return to the study modules

as often as you like

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Complete Supplemental Modules

Report Module

Presentation Module

Résumé Module

Cover Letter Module

Email module

Citation Module

Supplemental Modules

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Navigation

Course Menu drop down Breadcrumbs Icons Table of Contents – Within the course content page

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Exclusive to the Post Assessment

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Core OWL Modules vs. Supplemental Modules

Core OWL Assignment Initial Assessment, Core Study Modules, and

Post Assessment When possible, complete the Core Study

Modules first to assist with the Supplemental Modules

Supplemental Modules Do not have Initial Assessments Complement other MGT 3003 Assignments Refer to your syllabus to see if this may be a

requirement

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Success Tips Use Internet Explorer Plan Ahead Follow Syllabus Read all Instructions Don’t Stop Once Assessment has

Started Use Table of Contents,

Breadcrumbs, Course Menu drop down menu, & Icons Contact OWL for Assistance

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Summary

Initial Assessment

Core Study Modules

Supplemental Modules

Consult your syllabus to see exact Deadlines

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Contact Information

RA Professor OWL: Stephen Sperber

Email: Email through Web CT

Office Hours:

1604 (Main), BB 03.03.05

By appointment