Chapter 6 Writing Process Phase 3: Revise, Proofread, Evaluate

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First Day of Class Introduction

+  Required for this course  Aplia: An online interactive learning solution that helps you improve comprehension—and your grade!  Write Experience: Technology that utilizes artificial intelligence to score writing instantly and accurately!

 The same artificial intelligence used to score the Graduate Management Admissions Test ® (GMAT ®) analytical writing assessment

+  Aplia provides you:     Automatically graded assignments specific to your textbook Detailed, immediate explanations on every question Grammar/Mechanics Tutorial Full eBook  Write Experience provides you:    A set of course specific writing assignments Guidance while you’re writing—it’s like having a tutor with you all the time!

Instant feedback & Revision Plans

+ 1. Go to www.cengagebrain.com. Bookmark this site as you’ll come here each time to log in!

+ 2. Register using the ACCESS CODE from your card.

This card is bundled with your textbook.

If you do not have an Access Code, you may purchase instant access at www.cengaegbrain.com.

+ 3. Create a new account.

If you already have a CengageBrain account, you can skip this step and the next 3 steps by logging in.

+ 4. Create your account and “agree” to the license agreement. Be sure to record your email address and password as you will need it to log in each time.

+ 5. Search for your institution. It is easiest to search by zip code.

+ 6. Select your institution then click “Continue.”

+ 7. You are now set up with your CengageBrain home page. You can access Aplia and Write Experience from this page by clicking on “OPEN.” Your eBook can be accessed within Aplia.

+  The first time you access both Aplia and Write Experience you will be required to enter a course key. You will obtain 2 course keys from your instructor:  one course key for Aplia  one course key for Write Experience Note, the COURSE KEYS are different from the ACCESS CODE you just used to register on CengageBrain.

 8. Click on “Open” to launch Aplia. Ensure you enable pop-ups as Aplia will open in a new window.

 9. Enter your Aplia course key and then click “Submit.” Congratulations! You’re now ready to use Aplia!

 10. Now, go back to your CengageBrain homepage and click on “Open” to launch Write Experience. Ensure you enable pop-ups as Write Experience will open in a new window.

11. You will immediately be prompted to enter your Write Experience COURSE KEY.

Congratulations! You’re now ready to use Write Experience!

Getting Started:  Your writing assignments can be found under the “Assignments” tab.  Click on “Start” to begin an assignment.

 The assignment instructions will appear in a new window. When you are ready to begin, click “Start Your Assignment.”

 What you will find in Write Experience—key features to help you improve your writing and succeed!  MYTutor  MYEditor  Writer’s Toolbox  Performance Report  Revision Goals

 Compose your assignment in “My Writing Space”

MYTutor provides real-time guidance as you write. This feedback is updated as you edit your writing— it’s like having a writing tutor with you all the time!

MYEditor provides the opportunity to evaluate the mechanics of your writing in your native language!

Writer’s Toolbox provides you access to the Rubric, Writer’s Models & More!

 After submitting your assignment, you’ll get your Performance Report & Revision Goals.

 The Performance Report provides you with a holistic score for your writing as well as a graphical representation of your score by rubric domain.

 The Revision Goals provide you with guidelines for improving your writing based on your current score – it also provides model documents to compare your work and help you improve!

Technical Support is available online or by phone when you need it!

Online: http://academic.cengage.com/support/  Phone: 1-800-354-9706

Thank you for your attention!

Good luck!