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.