online writing lab (owl)
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OWL Online Writing
Lab
MGT 3003, Business Communications & Professional Development
To provide UTSA business students resources and instruction to develop and improve their writing and communication skills.
OWL Mission Statement
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?
Executive Daily Communication - 90% Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening
Communication skills are the #1 requirement for leadership success.
Why the OWL Assignment?
OWL Modules
Four Core Study Modules
Six Supplemental Modules
Three Step Core Module Success
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
Core Study Modules
Complete Corresponding Module
Composition
Mechanics
Writing Style
Critical Thinking
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
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
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
Complete Supplemental Modules
Report Module
Presentation Module
Résumé Module
Cover Letter Module
Email module
Citation Module
Supplemental Modules
Navigation
Course Menu drop down Breadcrumbs Icons Table of Contents – Within the course content page
Exclusive to the Post Assessment
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
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
Summary
Initial Assessment
Core Study Modules
Supplemental Modules
Consult your syllabus to see exact Deadlines
Contact Information
RA Professor OWL: Stephen Sperber
Email: Email through Web CT
Office Hours:
1604 (Main), BB 03.03.05
By appointment