Module 2 - Activity 3

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Activity 3: Required Learning Resources

In addition to this Course of Study (COS) the following resources are available to help you develop competency in this area of study.

The resource called "Reading, Writing and Composition" by Pearson provides access to your e-texts and MyReadingLab, MyWritingLab, and MyCompLab. You will enroll in this resource through your AAP. Once you have enrolled, you will receive an email from Learning Resources with specific instructions on how to access the resource. The textbooks included are listed below.

• Faigley, L. (2007). Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond. New York: Pearson Longman. ISBN 0-321-39626-X.
• Ruszkiewicz, J., Seward, D. E., & Hairston, M. (2007). SF Writer (4th edition). New York: Pearson Longman. ISBN 0-13-233458-5.
• Smith, B. D. (2007). The Reader’s Handbook: Reading Strategies for College and Everyday Life (3rd edition). New York: Pearson Longman. ISBN-10 0321476840.

 

When you access the Pearson Reading, Writing, and Composition Online Resource for the first time, you will need to enter a course ID for MyWritingLab. Make sure your select the “Join Instructor’s Course” option and NOT the “self-study” option. There is additional sign-in help listed on the Course Compass homepage. Enter Course ID Arts00220001W for MyWritingLab. You do not need a course code to access the e-texts or MyCompLab.

Follow these steps to access your e-texts and on-line learning labs:

First, you need to enroll in the Course Compass learning resource called “Reading, Writing, and Composition” by Pearson (located on the available resources tab in your AAP). Then you will get an email from Learning Resources that contains your Course Compass login ID and password information. If you cannot find this email, please have your mentor contact the Learning Resources Department and they can retrieve it for you.

1. When you get to the Course Compass log-in page (pictured below) enter your log-in information.

2. Once you have logged in, you will be taken to the page below. The purple menu on the side will take you to the e-texts (click on e-Books) and the learning labs. You DO NOT need an access code for the e-texts.

3. When you click on MyWritingLab for the first time, you will need to enter a course ID. Make sure your select the “Join Instructor’s Course” option and NOT the “self-study” option. There is additional sign-in help listed on the Course Compass homepage. Enter Course ID Arts00220001W for MyWritingLab.

Also if after using these LRs you need further assistance please feel free to post a question in the learning community or contact the subject matter expert (SME) directly.  The subject matter experts for this area are Wendy Pickett, Alice Stefaniak, and Georgia Reuter: languageandcommunication@wgu.edu.