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MGT 3003Business 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 What is the OWL? 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 Blackboard2. Under Course List for the current
semester you will find your MGT 3003 course and your MGT 3003 OWL course
Why the OWL Assignment?Why the OWL Assignment?
Executive Daily Communication - 90%
Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening
Communication skills are the #1 requirement for leadership success.
OWL ModulesOWL Modules
• Four Core Study Modules
Mechanics Module
Composition Module
Writing Style Module
Critical Think Module
OWL ModulesOWL Modules
Six Supplemental Modules
Report Module
Presentation Module
Résumé Module
Cover Letter Module
Email Module
Citation Module
Three Step Core Module Three Step Core Module SuccessSuccess1. Initial Assessment2. Study Module3. Post Assessment
Two Step Supplemental Two Step Supplemental Module SuccessModule Success
1. Study Module2. Post Assessment
Time DedicationTime Dedication(Core Modules)(Core Modules)
Each Initial AssessmentsTime limited - 25 minutes maximum Each ModuleTime unlimited – About 1½ hours of study Each Post Assessment Time limited - 25 minutes maximum
AboutAbout the Assessments… 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 ModulesOWL Modules
• Four Core Study Modules
Mechanics Module
Composition Module
Writing Style Module
Critical Think Module
Core Initial AssessmentCore Initial Assessment Everyone Takes the Initial Assessment
Evaluate Initial Skill Levels, NOT Counted Toward Final Grade
Each Core Module has initial assessment
oComposition
oMechanics
oWriting Style
oCritical Thinking
Core Study ModulesCore Study Modules
Read Corresponding Core Module
Composition
Mechanics
Writing Style
Critical Thinking
Core Post Core Post AssessmentAssessment
Done after completion of studying each Module Evaluates Skill Levels
Once I access the OWL…1. Login to Blackboard2. 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 SUPPLEMENTA
L MODULES
OWL ModulesOWL Modules
Six Supplemental Modules
Report Module
Presentation Module
Résumé Module
Cover Letter Module
Email Module
Citation Module
THERE ARE THERE ARE NONO INITIAL INITIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPLEMENTAL MODULES!!!!MODULES!!!!
Supplemental Post Supplemental Post AssessmentsAssessments
Everyone Takes the Post Assessment
Once the Study Module is Completed
Evaluate Skill Levels
Complete Six Separate Graded Quizzes
Success TipsSuccess 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 2.0Success Tips 2.0Something 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.
SummarySummary
Initial Assessment
Core Study Modules
Supplemental Modules
Consult your syllabus to see exact deadlines
Contact InformationContact Information
OWL TA: Vincent Rizzo
Contact: Through OWL Blackboard site
Office Hours:
1604 (Main), BB 03.02.14 (back right)
By appointment or W, Th 4:30- 5:15p.m.
Tues 5:00-5:45 p.m.