CONTENTS
OWLV2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Registering for Your OWLv2 Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Signing In as a Returning User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Setup for OWLv2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Header Links and Page Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 USING THE COURSES PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
As a live, Web-based program, OWLv2 is regularly updated
with new features and improvements. Please refer to the
OWLvs online Help for the most current information.
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August 22, 2016 pg. i
Contents
VIEWING YOUR SYLLABUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WORKING WITH ASSIGNMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Guidelines for Taking Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Understanding the Assignments Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Taking a Mastery Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Taking a Non‐Mastery or Test Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Taking a Personalized Study Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Taking an Adaptive Study Plan Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Taking a Quick Prep Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Taking a Reading Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Taking an External Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Entering a Content Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 TRACKING YOUR GRADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
ACCESSING YOUR STUDY TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
CONTACTING CENGAGE TECHNICAL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Contacting Nelson Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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OWLv2
OWLV2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To ensure the best experience with OWLv2 and enjoy all of its features, please make sure
your computer system and browser settings meet or surpass the specifications and
settings on this page. Use the links provided to download any of the recommended
browser and “plug‐in” software you may need.
Windows®
• Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
• Intel® or AMD® CPU, 1.8 GHz or better
• 1 GB RAM or more
• Web browsers: Microsoft® Internet
Explorer 11.0 or greater; Google
Chrome 50.0 or greater; Mozilla™
Firefox® 47.0 or greater; Microsoft Edge
12.0 or greater
Macintosh®
• Mac OS® X 10.9 or greater
• Mac® computer with an Intel®
Processor
• 1 GB of RAM or more
•
Web browser: Safari™ 8.0 or greater;
Mozilla™ Firefox® 47.0 or greater;
Google™ Chrome® 50.0 or greater
Note: With the exception of Flash
based modules, your assignments and
eBook will work on mobile and tablet
devices. Because of the wide variety of
mobile devices and associated
software, we cannot guarantee all
functionality is available on all devices.
August 22, 2016 pg. iv
Additional Requirements
(All Systems)
• Adobe® Flash® Player (download from
http://www.adobe.com/products/
flashplayer/)
• Adobe® Reader® (download from http:/
/www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep2.html)
• Screen resolution of 1366 x 768 or
greater, and color quality of 16‐bit or
greater
• Popup‐blocking software turned off, or
configured to allow your course’s
OWLv2 URL to display popup windows
• Browser set to check for newer versions
of cached pages and refresh
automatically.
• Sound capability for audio content
OWLv2 ‐ User Guide for Students
GETTING STARTED
Welcome to OWLv2, an improved version of the OWLv1 chemistry
learning system. OWL stands for Online Web‐based Learning, which is
an integrated, online course system for teaching and learning chemistry
disciplines. OWLv2 provides you with the tools necessary for studying
class materials, taking assignments, analyzing your progress, and
tracking your grades from wherever you have Internet access.
While working at your own pace, or within a schedule set‐up by your
instructor, you can work on step‐by‐step tutorials, interactive
simulations, homework questions, read an interactive eBook, take
exams, and track your overall course progress. OWLv2 gives you an easy‐
to‐use, personalized online environment that you can manage to best
suit your needs.
As a live, web‐based program, OWLv2 is updated regularly with new
features and improvements. Please refer to OWLv2’s online Help for the
most current information.
Note: It is important to always use the buttons and links provided in
OWLv2 to close assignments or go to another page. If you use your
browser's Close button or Back/Forward buttons instead, you may
unintentionally lose work from your current session.
Audience
This document addresses the needs of OWLv2 students when
registering for a course, taking and reviewing their assignments,
accessing study materials, and tracking progress in their course.
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Getting Started
Registering for Your OWLv2 Course
When you are required to register for a new course, there are two codes
you use to access your online materials.
€ The first code you need is the Course Key, which is provided by
your instructor, either as part of a registration URL or as a
alphanumeric code. The Course Key is a 12 or 15‐digit string of
numbers and letters that identifies your course.
€ The second code you need is an Access Code. This code is
proof of purchase for your course materials. Your least
expensive option for purchasing an Access Code is through the
CengageBrain website, however, it can also come bundled with
your textbook or it can be purchased at your bookstore. When
submitted, this code provides you with continuous access to
your online course materials.
Note: Most courses offer the option of a free trial that allows you to “try
before you buy.” The duration of the trial is 3 days per week of your
course, with a maximum of 21 days — beginning on the course start
date. To be assured of uninterrupted access to your course, you need to
submit an Access Code. If the trial deadline passes before you have a
chance to make your purchase, your work is saved. However, you can no
longer access your course until an Access Code is submitted.
When first getting started with an OWLv2 course your instructor
supplies you with a Course Key URL. The URL takes you to a
CengageBrain site that is unique to your course and automatically
provides the system with your Course Key. However, your instructor
may provide you with the key code, in that case you need to enter it at
the CengageBrain site yourself.
When accessing the CengageBrain page you can either log in as a
returning user or create a new account. Once your account is created,
you can use your CengageBrain My Home page to purchase course
materials, register for a new course, or open a registered course.
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August 22, 2016 pg. 2
Getting Started
Use the following instructions when creating a new student account
with Cengage Learning.
Step
1
Action: To register as a new user
Sign in to CengageBrain by using the link provided by your instructor or
follow the instructions if you have received a Student Registration
Information guide. (When logging in with the URL, your Course Key is
entered automatically.)
Your CengageBrain Log In page opens.
Note: You may also log in as a returning user by directing
your browser to https://login.cengagebrain.com.
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Getting Started
Step
2
Action: To register as a new user
Enter a valid email address and click the Create a New Account button. If
you have previously created an account, you can log in as a returning
student.
The page will refresh and display additional fields for entering your personal
account information, if you are creating a new account. If you are logging in
and enrolling as a returning user, you can skip ahead to the instructions for
the Payment Options page step #5.
Note: Be sure to use an email address that you check
periodically, as you may receive important notifications from
your instructor.
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Getting Started
Step
3
Action: To register as a new user
Enter your name, a password, select a time zone, and a security question.
Make a note of the email address and password you use when creating your
account, so you have it available when signing in again.
4
Read and accept the CengageBrain Service Agreement.
5
Click Create My Account to open the Payment Options page.
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Getting Started
Step
6
Action: To register as a new user
Choose a method to pay for your course.
€ Enter an Access Code, if you have already purchased
one, and click Register.
€ Choose one or two semesters and click Buy Now to
purchase an Access Code online. You can pay by
using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
€ Opt to buy your course materials later and access
OWLv2 during a free trial by clicking Start Free Trial.
Note: The duration of the free trial is 3 days per week of your
course, with a maximum of 21 days — beginning on the
course start date. Your work is saved if the trial period
expires. However, your account is suspended until you make
payment.
7
Click the Open button for your course on your My Home page to enter your
course. When accessing OWLv2 for the first time a New User Account
window will open.
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Getting Started
Step
8
Action: To register as a new user
Review and confirm your course information, then click Open to open
OWLv2. Depending on your instructor’s course settings you may need to
enter a Student ID before proceeding to your course. Consult with your
instructor for any special instructions.
Note: If you have previously paid for your course materials
and entered an Access Code, clicking Open takes you directly
to OWLv2. If you are using a free trial, the OWLv2 Course
Payment page opens, informing you of the days remaining in
your trial. From this page you can enter an Access Code when
you are ready or click Take me to my course to enter OWLv2
and continue using your free trial.
Making Payment
If during registration you choose to access OWLv2 with a free trial, it is
required that you purchase and submit an Access Code when the trial
expires. You can pay for your course using one of the options below:
€ Online. You can pay through the CengageBrain website by
using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal. (Your least expensive
option.)
€ Bookstore. you may be able to purchase an Access Code for
OWLv2 at your bookstore, then submit the code from your
CengageBrain account. Check with your bookstore to find out
what they are offering for your course.
Note: The trial period is 3 days per week of course duration, for a
maximum of 21 days beginning on the course start date.
If the trial deadline passes before you have a chance to make your
purchase, your work is saved. However, you can no longer access the
course until an Access Code is submitted.
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Getting Started
Signing In as a Returning User
Once you have successfully created an account with OWLv2, you can
sign in as a returning user or register for additional courses from
wherever you have Internet access.
When your course is providing you with a trial period before payment is
due, you will see your remaining days displayed on your My Home page.
For uninterrupted access, you should try to submit the book’s Access
Code before the trial period expires.
Your course is not accessible after your trial period ends, however, your
saved work is preserved and you can resume once your Access Code is
submitted.
Follow the steps below to sign in to CengageBrain as a returning user:
Step
Action: To log in to Cengage Brain as a returning user
1
Sign in to CengageBrain by using the URL for course registration or go to
https://login.cengagebrain.com/.
2
Enter your email address and password in the fields provided exactly as you
entered them when you created your account.
3
Click the Log In button and the CengageBrain My Home page opens.
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Getting Started
Step
4
Action: To log in to Cengage Brain as a returning user
Click the Open button for your course, under the My Courses & Materials
heading.
Note: If you using a free trial, clicking Open takes you to a
Course Payment page where you can opt pay for your
course materials or click Take me to my course.
5
(Optional) If you have a Course Key and need to sign‐up for a new course,
simply enter the code in the Have Another Product to Register field and
click Register.
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Getting Started
System Setup for OWLv2
Once signed in, you can use the Run System Check feature to evaluate
your browser and plug‐in settings in detail. The system check link is
located in the Global Actions Menu (person icon) at the top of most
pages in OWLv2.
If any issues are discovered with your system’s configuration, they are
listed once the System Check is complete, under the Plug‐in Check
Results heading.
The OWLv2 System Check
Click the help icon that appears next to the results for any failed test
to see detailed instructions for downloading any required plug‐ins.
Note: You can also refer to the instructions in “OWLv2 System
Requirements” on page iv for additional information on configuring
your computer, or contact tech support at http://cengage.com/support.
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Getting Started
Using the Heading Controls
On the upper left side of each heading are links to main pages in OWLv2
where you can access information on your Courses, Assignments,
Grades, and Study Tools.
OWLv2 ­ Main Page Navigation
On the top right side of the heading are two buttons that provide you
with help or other useful resources.
€
Click the Global Actions Menu to open a list of links to
access the system Tools or Help options.
€
Click the Cengage Technical Support button to open the
Cengage Learning tech support site in a new browser window.
€
Click the “list” icon that appears when your browser
window is minimized to reveal the header links. Expanding this
drop‐down menu allows you to go to the desired page in
OWLv2.
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Getting Started
Global Actions Menu Options
The Basic Calculator link provides quick access to a simple
calculator that opens in a new browser window. For advanced
calculations, you can use the scientific Calculator located in the
Math/Graphing Tools.
The Math/Graphing Tool link opens a window containing
several helpful utilities you can use, including a scientific
calculator, a math glossary, a shapes library, and graphing tools.
The Student ID link opens a page where you can create or edit
a unique ID to help identify your account in your instructor’s
OWLv2 Gradebook and grade reports.
Use the Help link to open the OWLv2 online Help with the table
of contents, index, and search functions enabled.
The Run System Check link opens a utility you can use to verify
that your system and browser settings conform to the OWLv2
system requirements.
Sign Out closes your current OWLv2 session and informs the
system that you are done. If you simply close the browser
window, there is a chance that you may lose unsaved work, or
that your session will not terminate successfully.
Technical Support
Clicking this button opens the Technical Support
Knowledgebase in a new browser window. Use the available
resources to get help or open a case if you have a problem
working with OWLv2. See “Contacting Cengage Technical
Support” on page 80 for more details.
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August 22, 2016 pg. 12
Getting Started
Click the page links in the header to navigate to the following pages:
Courses
The Courses page displays the names of your instructor(s) and
your overall grade for your OWLv2 courses. The Go To column
supplies buttons to open pages for viewing your assignments,
grades, and the syllabus specific to each course (when a
syllabus is available). From this page you can also register for
additional courses by using the Course Key provided by your
instructor.
Grades
By providing multiple views, the Grades page helps you
monitor your progress in your self‐study materials or find
specific grades for your graded assignments. You can easily
track your grades with the available grade details information
and sorting options for organizing the display of your
assignments, courses, and self‐study.
Assignments
The Assignments page provides an overview of your
assignment details. It shows you your assignment’s Date Due,
Grading Category, Actions you can perform, # of Submissions,
# of Submissions Allowed, Time Allowed, Notes, and your
Score for graded assignments that are complete.
The Assignments page also allows you to Take a graded
assignment for the first time, start an ungraded Practice
assignment, or Retake or Resume an assignment (when your
instructor permits it).
Practice can start an ungraded assignment, an assignment your
instructor is allowing you to take for practice after its
Unavailable Date, or an assignment you can practice after your
final submission. In practice mode, the assignment is fully
functional, but any work you have previously submitted for a
grade is unaffected.
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Using the Courses Page
Study Tools
The Study Tools page provides access to your registered
materials in OWLv2 such as eBooks, Tutorials, and Personalized
Study titles on a self‐study basis. Work that you access and
complete on the Study Tools page is for ungraded self‐study
only. Your progress is tracked in both your Grades page and
your instructor’s Gradebook.
However, your instructor has the ability to create a graded
assignment from any of your Study Tools content and hide that
content from your self‐study view.
PowerSearch
You may see a PowerSearch link if your school library
subscribes to the PowerSearch service. PowerSearch allows
students and instructors to access a wide range of periodical,
reference, and source information over multiple databases.
USING THE COURSES PAGE
The Courses page gives you a quick view of all your OWLv2 courses.
From here, you can get access to your assignments, syllabus, and
grades. You are also able to use this page to register for additional
courses.
The Courses Page
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Using the Courses Page
Sorting your Courses page
Click a column title (or "header") such as Course, Instructor, or
Course Grade to sort the Courses page table by that column
heading. To reverse the list order using the same column, click
its header again. The arrow icon in the header shows if that
column’s sort order is ascending (A‐Z) or descending (Z‐A).
Course
This column displays the name of your course. If your course
has an online syllabus, you can click the course name or the
Syllabus button to open it.
Instructors
This column displays the name of your instructor(s).
Course Grade
This column displays your total percentage score, to date, for
your assignments. This score excludes any assignment results
your instructor has chosen not to display, has not yet graded, or
is not viewable for other reasons.
Go To
From the Go To column, you can access current course
information and pending tasks in other areas of OWLv2 by using
the provided buttons. You can quickly go to that course’s
Assignments page, Grades pages, and open the Syllabus (if one
is available).
Register for Another Course
Click the Register for Another Course button to access a page
where you can enter a Course Key without returning to your
CengageBrain My Home page. Instructors usually supply this
code via email, in the syllabus, or during your first class.
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Viewing Your Syllabus
VIEWING YOUR SYLLABUS
Your instructor may provide a syllabus page or document to relate
important information about your class such as the start and end dates,
your instructor's office hours, or contact information. A syllabus may
also include a short description of the class, its objectives, and any
prerequisites.
If there is a syllabus linked to your course, a Syllabus button appears in
the Go To column. To view the syllabus for a course, you can click either
the button or the course name, which opens the syllabus in a new
browser window.
WORKING WITH ASSIGNMENTS
Your instructor creates and assigns activities in OWLv2, which you
access from your Assignments page. These activities include several
assignment types, from graded tests to tracked reading assignments,
and from interactive multi‐question groups to External assignments.
OWLv2 is able to grade most of your assignments electronically; it tracks
your progress, and then reports your scores to your instructor.
Assignment content can range from simple lists of multiple‐choice
questions, to complex equations with specialized editors, to reading an
eBook chapter or external Web page, all depending on the course,
subject, and textbook content.
Some assignments offer feedback, resources, or interactive simulations
to help your understanding of concepts and guide you in developing
your answers. Other assignments may include personalized learning
plans with study content that is determined by the results of a
diagnostic “pre‐test.”
Note: Your instructor can record any external, off‐line assignment and
include those points in your OWLv2 course score. These assignments
are then labeled as “External to this website,” and you can see basic
information on both your Grades and Assignments pages.
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Working with Assignments
OWLv2 Assignments Overview Page
Your school may provide Quick Prep or Adaptive Study Plan content,
which are diagnostic assignments designed to help you get up to speed
with skills you need for your chemistry course. You should complete
your work in introductory Quick Prep assignments within the first week
or two of your course's start date, so that you are prepared for concepts
and topics you need to know. Check with your instructor to see if
introductory assignments are being offered and if the work you do in
these assignments counts toward your grade. Your instructor may make
it mandatory for you to complete these assignments before starting the
other assignments in your course.
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August 22, 2016 pg. 17
Working with Assignments
Guidelines for Taking Assignments
These instructions detail how you can achieve the best results when
taking an assignment. You can make sure you get full credit for your
work by considering the following guidelines.
€ Do not use your browser's forward, back, close, refresh, or
history options. Doing so may cause you to lose your most
recent changes.
Wait for each page to completely load before proceeding.
€ If you must leave your computer, do not leave the assignment
open and inactive for more than 2 hours.
€ If the browser crashes or becomes unresponsive and you must
force quit, you can resume your take if you sign back into
OWLv2 within a few minutes.
€ In assignments that provide it, use the pop‐out Contact
Technical Support button in the upper right corner to open the
Cengage Learning support site in a new browser window. Use
the available resources to search the knowledgebase or open a
case if you are having problems using OWLv2.
€ In questions with multiple steps, be sure you submit a
response in all sections. Depending on how your instructor set
the assignment options, you may not be able to go back to edit
your answers in previous steps.
Note: If you have answers that are unsubmitted at the item
level, OWLv2 retains and records these responses when you
submit the entire assignment for a grade.
€ When using a constant required for a homework question,
check that the constant on your calculator matches the value
found on the Tables page in your assignment.
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Working with Assignments
Note: You can access the Tables page by expanding the
References menu in your assignment and clicking the Tables
link. Links for a periodic table and scientific notation are also
located in References.
€ Complete and submit your assignments before the Due Date
and Time Allowed (not all assignments are timed or have due
dates).
€ There may be times when you can take an assignment past its
Due Date (generally with a penalty), if your assignment has an
Unavailable Date and you have not yet scored 100%. However,
instructors generally penalize for each day that passes after the
Due Date has passed.
€ When available, use the Email Instructor button to send an
message with a view of your response, your question, and the
specific assignment content on which you are working.
€ Assignments that permit you to save your progress and finish
at a later time have a Save and Exit button. Otherwise, you are
required to complete your assignment in one sitting.
€ When available, clicking the Submit Answer button saves and
scores your response. This action may also open additional
content in your question. OWLv2 may provide an warning of
any errors, however, you cannot change your final answer.
€ Click the Finish Assignment button in Test, Mastery, and Non‐
Mastery assignments when you are completely finished
answering all questions. This action submits the assignment for
a grade. Be aware that some assignments allow only one take.
(This button can also be labeled Finish or Submit Assignment
for Grading, depending on the assignment type.)
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Working with Assignments
Getting Started with the ChemDoodle Sketcher
Some assignments may include the ChemDoodle Sketcher that is an
editor you can use to produce models of molecules as your response.
Molecules are created by inserting and arranging atoms, bonds, bond
orders, and bond rings on an editing sketchpad.
You can familiarize yourself with the ChemDoodle Sketcher in advance
by visiting the demo site at
http://web.chemdoodle.com/demos/sketcher and selecting the Single
Molecule version. Below the demonstration sketcher are tabs with
additional information on Basic Usage, Buttons, Keyboard Shortcuts,
and instructional Videos.
Note: When available, your introductory assignments also include a
detailed, walk‐through tutorial of the ChemDoodle Sketcher.
Understanding the Assignments Page
Select the Assignments link to open the Assignments page, where you
can choose to see the status of or take your assignments. The
Assignments page has several options for changing how courses and
assignments are displayed.
Above the assignment table are links and a drop‐down menu you can
use to determine which course, section, or assignments are displayed.
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Working with Assignments
Course or Section
Use this drop‐down menu to select assignments by course or
section. You can choose between All My Courses (Merged), All
My Courses (Separated), or view only the assignments for a
specific course or section.
Show me: All Assignments | Assignments I Can Take Now
| Assignments I Can Practice Now
Click All Assignments to change your view of the Assignments
page to one showing all of your assignments, including those
you are unable to take or any off‐line (External) assignments.
Click Assignments I Can Take Now to display only those
assignments that are currently available for you to take. Click
Assignments I Can Practice Now to see only your practice
assignments.
Note: An assignment may no longer be available if you have
taken it the maximum number of times or if it’s past its due
date. If the assignment has an Unavailable Date and you have
not yet scored 100%, it is possible for you to take it past its due
date (generally with a penalty).
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Working with Assignments
Using the Assignments Page Features
The Assignments page provides information on all your assignments,
access options for your available assignments, and can display your
current score and remaining attempts.
p
The Assignments Page
Note: The availability of particular actions and information for an
assignment depends on the assignment type, its current status, and the
settings chosen by your instructor.
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Working with Assignments
View Files from Your Instructor
Clicking this button opens the Uploaded Files page. From here
you can download files your instructor made available for the
course from within OWLv2. Simply click the adjacent arrow icon
to download a file onto your computer.
Note: If there are no files to download, the View Files from
Your Instructor button is not available.
Assignment
The assignment’s name and its status. Reading assignments and
assignments intended for Practice are labeled (Not Graded).
Date Due
The last day you can submit an assignment for full credit. Your
instructor can set up assignments to allow late submissions, but
there may be a penalty.
Grading Category
Here you can see the grading category for a particular
assignment. Grading Categories determine how much impact
your score for a particular assignment has on your total grade.
The use of grading categories and how they are weighted are
optional and are established by your instructor. This column
appears on your Grades page only when your instructor uses
this feature.
Actions
Use the buttons and links in the Actions column to manage and
access your assignments. The availability of the particular
action or information depends on the assignment’s type, its
current status, and the settings chosen by your instructor.
Take.
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Begins taking a graded assignment.
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Practice.
Starts an Practice starts an ungraded
assignment, an assignment your instructor allows you review
after the Unavailable Date has passed, or an assignment your
instructor allows you to practice after you have submitted it for
a grade.
Retake.
Retake a previously completed assignment.
However, not all assignments allow more than one attempt.
Resume.
Continue taking an unfinished
assignment. However, not all assignments are set up to save in
progress.
Note: An assignment may be labeled Closed and no longer be
available to Take, Practice, Retake, or Resume if either its Date
Due or Unavailable Date has passed, or you have already taken
it the allowed number of times.
Available on: Displays the date when this assignment is first
available. You can only see this information if you have selected
the option to view All My Assignments.
Not Available. Informs you that this assignment cannot yet be
taken. Generally this notification appears when there is a
Prerequisite for the assignment that is not yet met.
Password.
Use this field to enter
the password required to take the assignment.
Enter Content Access Code.
If this link is displayed, you will need to submit an Access Code
at your CengageBrain account. See “Entering a Content Access
Code” on page 68 for details.
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Closed. “Closed” means you can no longer take the assignment.
Its unavailable date or due date may have passed, your
instructor may have graded it already, or you may have used up
the allowed number submissions.
# of Submissions
Displays how many times you’ve submitted an assignment for
grading. Not all assignments allow multiple attempts.
# of Submissions Allowed
Displays how many more times you can take and submit an
assignment. Not all assignments allow multiple attempts.
Time Allowed
Displays how much time your instructor is allowing to take an
assignment, or if there is unlimited time.
Score
For completed and graded assignments, this column shows
your current score as a percentage (if made viewable by your
instructor). For assignments you have saved to resume later,
you will see the In Progress icon. To see related feedback on a
completed assignment, you can click any blue score to open the
View Assignment Results page.
Notes
Provides details such as if there is available extra credit, if the
assignment’s prerequisite is not met, the status of your
assignment, or how your grade is calculated (when you have
the option for multiple takes).
Status Icons
At the bottom of the page is an expandable Icon Key containing
a legend describing the icons that may appear as labels for
assignments with special conditions.
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Taking a Mastery Assignment
Mastery assignments consist of groups of questions, with each group
based on a specific concept or topic. This assignment type provides a
unique scoring system that grades the your “mastery” of a concept
based on the number of correct responses for each group of questions.
A Mastery Assignment
When working on a Mastery assignment, you can move freely between
the groups and questions. You may also be able to use an option to retry
a group of questions to try for a better answer. Keep in mind that you
are allowed to complete a Mastery assignment and submit it for a grade
one time only, however, you can choose to save your assignment in
progress and resume it at a later time.
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Some question groups may supply a Preparation that provides helpful
information for you to review before formulating your answers.
Additionally, there may be access to the Review Topics or other
References such as a periodic table, instructions for scientific notation,
and tables of related materials.
Step
Action: To take a Mastery assignment
Link and/or button names may vary slightly, depending on your
assignment’s status.
Note: The required number of correct answers and point value for
the group is displayed in the group’s heading. Your remaining
attempts are displayed next to the Try Another Group button.
1
Click the Assignments link in the heading to open the Assignments page.
2
Select the appropriate course, if necessary, from the Course or Section
drop‐down menu.
3
In the Actions column, click the appropriate command:
€
Take opens a graded assignment.
€
Resume continues an assignment you
previously saved in progress.
€
Practice starts an ungraded
assignment, an assignment your instructor allows
you review after the Unavailable Date has passed,
or an assignment your instructor allows you to
practice after you have submitted it for a grade.
Any of these actions opens the Assignment Ready page. You can review this
page for instructions or any special conditions that apply to your
assignment.
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Step
4
Action: To take a Mastery assignment
Click Start Assignment Now on the Assignment Ready page to begin. Your
assignment opens with the first Mastery group displayed.
You can also click the Cancel button to exit without starting the assignment.
If you cancel at this point, your try is not counted.
5
Click on a heading in the navigation column to expand it. This reveals the
Questions and/or Preparation activities associated the group.
The group and question content currently selected is highlighted in blue in
the navigation column. You can open and work on groups and their
questions in any order.
The icon to the right of the group name displays the required number of
correct questions to achieve mastery. When mastery is achieved, it displays
a the letter “M.”
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Step
6
Action: To take a Mastery assignment
Mouse over a question number in the navigation bar to open a “tool tip”
describing that question’s status.
Depending on the status of your questions, you may also see the following
icons:
€ Correct
.
€ Incorrect
. If this icon appears next to a
question, the response is incorrect. If it appears on
the group heading, too many incorrect answers
were submitted for you to gain mastery.
€ Partially Correct
. The answer has one or more
elements that are incomplete or incorrect.
€ Not Attempted
. The question was viewed, but
a response was not submitted.
€ Mastered.
Enough questions in the group are
correctly answered and the concept is now
“mastered.” The required number of correct
answers to gain mastery is displayed in the black
bar at the top of the page.
7
(Optional) Click the Review Topics or References links at the top of your
question to access additional information on concepts covered in your
assignment. (Some questions may not have these options.)
8
(Optional) Read the Preparation, if one is provided, to review helpful facts
such as the definition of abbreviations, equivalencies, reference formulas,
or other relevant information.
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Step
Action: To take a Mastery assignment
9
(Optional) When available, click the Email Instructor button to contact your
instructor with a message and a view of the assignment content on which
you are working.
10
(Optional) When available, clicking the Retry Entire Group button allows
you to try for a better result. When using this option, your current
responses are reset and the question content is randomized — both in
terms of the numerical and chemical systems presented.
Your current responses are cleared for your new attempt, however, the
highest score for the item is used during grading. An indicator displays how
many Try Another Version attempts you have remaining.
11
Clicking the Submit Answer button saves your work and scores the current
question. If your instructor has enabled it, clicking Submit Answer can
display feedback on your response.
Feedback can inform you if your answer is “correct,” “partially correct,” or
“incorrect” in addition to additional information, as determined by your
instructor. Be sure to save your progress on long questions, and follow up
on partial answers before submitting the assignment.
12
Click the numbered buttons in the column to the left, or the Previous and
Next arrows to navigate to another question in the group.
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Step
Action: To take a Mastery assignment
13
Expand a heading in the navigation column to reveal questions in another
group, when you are ready to move on.
14
When you are completely finished with all the sections in your assignment,
click Finish Assignment. You can also click the Save and Exit button to
resume your assignment in a later session.
Note: If you have responses that are unsubmitted at the
item level, OWLv2 retains and records these answers when
you submit the assignment for a grade.
15
To confirm the submission of your assignment and exit, click OK in the
dialog box. The Assignment Finished page opens with options for your next
step.
Note: Depending on your instructor’s settings, the
Assignment Finished page may have links to View
Assignment Results or Go Back to the Assignments List.
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Taking a Non­Mastery or Test Assignment
This section provides step‐by‐step instructions on taking either a Non‐
Mastery or Test assignment. These two assignment types have similar
navigation during an assignment take, so their instructions are
presented together.
Test assignments differ mainly in that they present a stricter
assessment environment and they may provide you with more than one
take. You are not supplied with tutorials, simulations, eBook materials,
or other content resources during a Test. The References button
continues to be available and you can use its links to open a periodic
table, scientific notation instructions, and other tables of reference
materials.
Non‐Mastery assignments do not present question in groups, however,
they can provide a more sophisticated array of question types especially
designed to present chemistry concepts using interactive and media‐
rich content. Non‐Mastery assignments can be saved and resumed at a
later time and you may be allowed to retry questions for a better score,
however, you are allowed to submit them for a grade only once.
While taking a Non‐Mastery assignment, you may interact with
chemical and molecular editors and access reference materials. You can
use these features to help you construct your answers in the correct
format. While taking this assignment, you may find that some content
is simply reading, while others are tutorials that lead you through a
step‐by‐step example of the current topic.
Note: During an assignment, never close your browser, go to another
site, or use your browser's forward and back buttons—you may lose
your current work, and the assignment is counted as a “take.” Use only
the navigation buttons and links within OWLv2 and be sure each page
loads completely before proceeding.
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Step
Action: To take a Non‐Mastery or Test assignment
Link and/or button names may vary slightly, depending on your assignment’s
content and status.
1
Click the Assignments link in the heading to open the Assignments page.
2
If necessary, select a new course from the Course or Section drop‐down
menu.
3
In the Actions column, click the appropriate command to open the
Assignment Ready page.
€
Take opens a graded assignment.
€
Retake starts an assignment you have
previously submitted. Not all assignments allow
multiple takes.
€
Resume continues an assignment you
previously saved in progress.
€
Practice starts an ungraded
assignment, an assignment your instructor allows
you review after the Unavailable Date has passed,
or an assignment your instructor allows you to
practice after you have submitted it for a grade.
Note: An assignment may no longer be available, if you have
taken it the maximum number of times or if it is past its due
date. However, if your instructor has set an Unavailable
Date and you have not yet scored 100%, you can take an
assignment past its due date (generally with a penalty).
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Step
4
Action: To take a Non‐Mastery or Test assignment
Before beginning your assignment, you can review the Assignment Ready
page for instructions or any special conditions that apply.
Click the Start Assignment Now button on the Assignment Ready page to
begin taking your assignment for the first time. If you are continuing an
assignment, the button is labeled Resume Assignment Now.
To exit the Assignment Ready page without starting the assignment, click
Cancel. If you cancel at this point, a take is not counted (if the assignment
has multiple takes available).
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Step
5
Action: To take a Non‐Mastery or Test assignment
Read each question carefully, and answer as directed. Some questions may
require multiple answers where you are required to click Submit for each
response to a step before clicking the Submit Answer button.
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Step
6
Action: To take a Non‐Mastery or Test assignment
You can mouse over a question number to open a “tool tip” describing that
question’s status. The following icons can also appear:
€ Correct
. Appears in the navigation column next
to a question number when the response is
correct.
€ Incorrect
. Appears in the navigation column
next to a question number when the response is
incorrect.
7
(Optional) Depending on your assignment settings, your assignment may
provide a Try Another Version button allowing you to attempt a question
again after you have submitted an answer. Your current responses are
cleared, however, the highest score for the item is used during grading.
An indicator displays how many Try Another Version attempts you have
remaining.
8
(Optional) When your instructor has enabled it, you can click an Email
Instructor button to submit a question to your instructor. Your instructor
can then follow a link to see both your response and the assignment
content on which you are working.
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Step
9
Action: To take a Non‐Mastery or Test assignment
To go to a new question, click its question number in the column on the left,
or use the arrow controls in the right corners of the page to go to the
Previous or Next question in the sequence.
In most assignments, you can work through the questions in any order. This
makes it easy to answer skipped questions change your previous answers
before submitting the assignment for grading.
10
(Optional) When available, clicking the Retry Entire Group button allows
you to try for a better result. When using this option, your current
responses are reset and the question content is randomized — both in
terms of the numerical and chemical systems presented.
Your current responses are cleared for your new attempt, however, the
highest score for the item is used during grading. An indicator displays how
many Try Another Version attempts you have remaining.
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Step
11
Action: To take a Non‐Mastery or Test assignment
Clicking the Submit Answer button saves your work and scores the current
question. If your instructor has enabled it, clicking Submit Answer can
display feedback on your response.
Feedback can inform you if your answer is “correct,” “partially correct,” or
“incorrect” in addition to additional information, as determined by your
instructor. Be sure to save your progress on long questions, and follow up
on partial answers before submitting the assignment.
12
If the assignment allows it, click Save and Exit to save your progress and
resume the assignment at a later time.
Click the Finish Assignment button when you are completely done.
Caution: Each time you click Finish Assignment, you
consume one of your available “takes.” Many assignments
are set up to allow only one take.
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Step
13
Action: To take a Non‐Mastery or Test assignment
Click the Submit for Grading button in the warning message that appears to
confirm your assignment is ready for grading.
The Assignment Finished page opens to give you several options for your
next step.
14
Depending on the assignment settings, you may now be able to View
Assignment Results to review your answers, Take This Assignment Again,
Go Back to the Assignments List, or Print Assignment Results (if allowed by
your instructor).
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Taking a Personalized Study Assignment
Personalized Study assignments are learning tools that evaluate your
knowledge and help you gauge your unique study needs. The
Personalized Study Plan generated from your “pre‐test” results focuses
your study time on the key concepts and problems you need to learn
the most.
Your work on a Personalized Study assignment is graded only when you
access it from the Assignments page (even if you can also access it from
the Study Tools page for self‐study).
Typically, a Personalized Study assignment consists of a Pre‐Test, a
Personalized Study Plan, and a Post‐Test.
You start by taking the Pre‐Test, which provides you with an interactive,
personalized study plan based on your initial test results. These study
plans vary from one discipline to another, but typically include tutorials,
interactive exercises, videos, animations, figures, and other on‐line
learning materials drawn from your text.
After you have worked through the Personalized Study Plan, you can
take a Post‐Test. Taking the Post‐Test allows OWLv2 to assess your
progress, and then provide you with additional, revised study materials
to help you focus on areas where you need to improve.
When Study Tools are given as a graded assignment, your instructor
may choose to score the Pre‐Test, exclude the Pre‐Test or Post‐Test
from the assignment entirely, or turn off access from the Study Tools
page as your instructor may want to prevent self‐study on material
intended for a grade.
Step
Action: To take a graded Study Tools assignment
Depending on your book’s title, edition, or subject matter, the link and button
names you see may vary slightly from what’s described here.
Be sure to complete all sections of your Personalized Study assignment before you
submit it for grading
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Step
Action: To take a graded Study Tools assignment
1
Click the Assignments link in the header to go to the Assignments page.
2
Select the appropriate course from the Course or Section drop‐down menu,
if necessary.
3
In the Actions column, click the appropriate command to open the
Assignment Ready page.
€
Take opens a graded assignment.
€
Retake starts an assignment you have
previously submitted. Not all assignments allow
multiple takes.
€
Resume continues an assignment you
previously saved in progress.
€
Practice starts an
ungraded assignment, an assignment your
instructor allows you review after the Unavailable
Date has passed, or an assignment your instructor
allows you to practice after you have submitted it
for a grade.
The Assignment Ready page opens. Before beginning your assignment,
review this page for instructions or any special conditions that apply.
4
Click the Start Assignment Now button to begin taking the assignment.
(Depending on the status of your assignment, this button can be labeled
Resume Assignment Now or Retake Assignment Now.)
You can also click the Cancel button to exit without starting the assignment.
If you cancel now, opening the Assignment Ready page does not count as
one of your assignment “takes.”
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Step
5
Action: To take a graded Study Tools assignment
Your Personalized Study assignment loads. It typically includes a Pre‐Test, a
Personalized Study Plan, and a Post‐Test.
Note: You also have the option to review Study Plan content
before taking the Pre‐Test by clicking active links under Step
2 on the left of the page.
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Step
6
Action: To take a graded Study Tools assignment
When taking the assignment for the first time, you start by clicking one of
the Pre‐Test links or buttons. The page refreshes to display the first
question.
Note: The Pre‐Test is available for you to take only once,
even when your instructor is allowing multiple takes.
7
Navigate through the Pre‐Test questions by using the << Previous and Next
>> links, or select a question number from the drop‐down list.
Note: If you have responded to a question, click Enter
Answer to save your response and automatically move to
the next question.
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Step
8
Action: To take a graded Study Tools assignment
Provide a response to the question and click the Enter Answer button. At
this point, you advance to the next question. You can return to previous
questions and change answers, if needed.
Some questions offer Hints or Show Additional Info options. Questions
requiring multiple answers may provide a Clear All link to let you start that
question over.
9
When you have answered all the questions, finish the Pre‐Test by clicking
the End Pre‐Test button. A summary screen appears with your Pre‐Test
results.
The summary highlights your scores on each topic and selects chapter
sections for further study. You are now ready to start your Study Plan.
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Step
10
Action: To take a graded Study Tools assignment
Access your Study Plan by clicking the Personalized Study Plan link in the
middle or on the left side of the screen, or a link on the Results page. Your
study plan may link to a variety of learning materials, including videos,
textbook PDFs, simulations, web sites, and lecture outlines.
After you study the assigned sections of your Study Plan thoroughly and
they are checked off, you take the Post‐Test to demonstrate your improved
command of the material.
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Step
11
Action: To take a graded Study Tools assignment
Click on the Post‐Test link in the middle or on the left side of the page to
open your Post‐Test.
As in the Pre‐Test, you navigate between questions with the << Previous
and Next >> links, or you can select a question number from the drop‐down
list.
Select your answer and then click the Enter Answer button, which advances
you to the next question. You can return to previous questions and change
answers, if needed.
12
When you are finished, click on the End Post‐Test button to see your score
summary on the Results page.
Your test results appear, showing whether you have made improvements
after working through the Personalized Study Plan.
13
Click the magnifying glass icon on the right to review any question. Incorrect
answers are marked with a red “X,” while correct answers are indicated
with a green check mark.
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Step
Action: To take a graded Study Tools assignment
14
If your Post‐Test reveals any topics that require additional study time,
OWLv2 provides you with a Revised Study Plan. This Study Plan is
considered part of the assignment. You should complete it before
submitting the assignment for grading.
15
When you are completely finished with all sections of the assignment, click
the Finish Assignment button.
Note: If you see a Save and Exit button, you can save the
assignment in progress and resume work on it later as part
of the same try. If you cannot save and exit, be sure to
complete all available sections of the assignment before you
click Finish Assignment.
16
Confirm in the Warning dialog box that you want to submit your
assignment and exit to the Assignment Finished page.
17
Depending on the assignment’s settings, the Assignment Finished page can
contain options to View Assignment Results, Take This Assignment Again,
Go Back to the Assignments List, or Print Assignment Results (if allowed by
your instructor).
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Taking an Adaptive Study Plan Assignment
Adaptive Study Plan (ASP) assignments provide a way for you to build a
knowledgebase in fundamental math and science concepts in
preparation for a test or as augmentation to your chemistry course. This
content is available from either your Study Tools page (for self‐study) or
your Assignments page (for a grade). Your instructor has the option to
hide content for self‐study, when creating an ASP assignment.
ASP Assignment ­ Opening Screen
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Adaptive Study Plans can be taken as many times as desired with no
overwriting, enabling you to save your work and resume an assignment
take at a later time. However, your instructor does have the option to
limit the number of times you can take the quiz. If your assignment is
graded, your responses to the study objectives determine the points
submitted towards your course score.
Step
Action: To take an Adaptive Study Plan assignment
1
Click the Assignments link in the heading to open the Assignments page.
2
If necessary, make the appropriate selection from the Course or Section
drop‐down menu.
3
Begin your assignment by clicking a button in the Actions column.
Take.
Begins your first attempt of a graded
assignment.
Practice.
Starts an ungraded assignment, an
assignment your instructor allows you review after the
Unavailable Date has passed, or an assignment your
instructor allows you to practice after it is submitted for a
grade.
Resume.
progress.
Continues an assignment saved in
Once you click the available option, the Assignment Ready
page opens. Before beginning your assignment, review this
page for instructions or any special conditions that apply to
your assignment.
4
the Assignment Ready page, click the Start Assignment Now button to load
your ASP assignment. (Depending on the status of your assignment, this
button can also be labeled Resume Assignment Now.)
You can also click Cancel to exit without starting the assignment.
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Step
Action: To take an Adaptive Study Plan assignment
5
Begin studying by expanding an objective’s row on the Study tab and
clicking a link to any of the Study Materials. You can work through ASP
assignments in any order, however, it is recommended that you start by
working through the available objectives.
6
Click the Take Quiz button to begin your first take of the quiz. Otherwise,
you can resume at the step where you last saved your assignment by
clicking the Resume Quiz button.
The page will refresh and display the first question.
Note: You may see a warning if you have a limit on the
number of quiz takes. If you are limited to one or two takes,
you should consider reviewing the assignment objectives
before taking the quiz.
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Step
7
Action: To take an Adaptive Study Plan assignment
Move through the Quiz by using the Previous and Next buttons.
Clicking the grid icon opens a menu of corresponding numbers you can use
to go directly to a specific question. The current question is highlighted.
8
(Optional) Click Save and Exit for the activity if you need to save your work
and resume at a later time.
Note: When resuming an assignment you saved in progress,
you are returned to the same step when you clicked Save
and Exit.
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Step
9
Action: To take an Adaptive Study Plan assignment
Click the Submit Quiz button when you have answered all questions.
The Quiz page will refresh and display your scores and completed materials.
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Step
Action: To take an Adaptive Study Plan assignment
10
Work through your study materials and take the quiz again, if additional
quiz takes are allowed. Subsequent quizzes will contain content only from
objectives you have not yet passed.
11
Clicking a row under the Objectives and Study Materials heading expands
the entry and displays the related objectives and question content for you
to review.
Click an item name to expand a view of specific item content, which
includes your response and feedback.
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Step
12
Action: To take an Adaptive Study Plan assignment
Click a Study Materials link to see specific topics and chapter sections
suggested for review.
Your review material can consist of videos, eBook chapters, or answering
Mastery questions. See “Taking a Mastery Assignment” on page 26 for
details on Mastery questions.
13
Use the Objective Gauge progress bar for a quick overview of suggested
sections (red) or those you successfully completed (green). Clicking a cell
opens the corresponding content in the Activities pane below.
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Step
Action: To take an Adaptive Study Plan assignment
14
Click the Progress tab to open a page where you can compare your progress
over multiple quiz takes. By mousing over the provided graph you can see
an overlay with specific information for each quiz take.
15
When you are finished with your assignment for now, click the Save and
Exit button and the Assignment Saved page opens, displaying your
assignment take information and links to any likely next steps.
Note: If you are working on a graded ASP assignment, points
earned from correct responses in the objective study
materials are used to determine your score.
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Taking a Quick Prep Assignment
The content in Quick Prep assignments consists of review material
covering key concepts to prepare you for your chemistry course. These
assignments supply tests to evaluate your knowledge and then help you
determine which topics you should review. The information generated
from the results from your initial assessment determines which Study
Plan topics you need to focus on the most.
While taking a Quick Prep v1 (QP v1) assignment you work your way
through a diagnostic Pre‐Test, an adaptive Study Plan, and a Post‐Test.
Quick Prep v2 (QP v2) assignment types present you with a single,
diagnostic Quiz. Both types of Quick Prep assignments use your results
from the assessments to produce the recommended, adaptive Study
Plan.
€ The Pre‐Test or Quiz is generally your first step, which when
completed, supplies you with a Study Plan of topics you should
review, based on the results from your answers.
Note: Depending on the assignment settings, if you score well
enough on a QP v1 Pre‐Test it counts as your final score. You
will not be required to complete the Study Plan or Post‐Test.
€ The Study Plan content is available at any time, however, after
you have completed the Pre‐Test or Quiz the sections in the
Study Plan you need to review are marked as Required.
€ The Post‐Test is available once you have completed and
reviewed the required topics in your QP v1 Study Plan (or you
can choose to retake the Quiz in QP v2). Taking a Post‐Test or
retaking the Quiz assesses your improvement after self‐study.
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Working with Assignments
Step
Action: To take a Quick Prep assignment
Depending on your book’s title, edition, or subject matter, the link and button
names you see may vary slightly from what’s described here.
Note: Be sure to complete all required sections of your Quick Prep
assignment before you submit it for grading.
1
Click the Assignments link in the heading to open the Assignments page.
2
If necessary, make the appropriate selection from the Course or Section
drop‐down menu.
3
Begin your assignment by clicking the available option in the Actions
column.
Take.
Begins your first attempt of a graded
assignment.
Practice
Starts an ungraded assignment, an
assignment your instructor is allowing you to take for
practice after its Unavailable Date, or an assignment you can
practice after your final submission. In practice mode the
assignment is fully functional, but any work you have
previously submitted for a grade is unaffected.
Resume.
saved in progress.
Continues an assignment that you
The Assignment Ready page opens. Before beginning your
assignment, review this page for instructions or any special
conditions that apply to your assignment.
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Working with Assignments
Step
4
Action: To take a Quick Prep assignment
Click the Start Assignment Now button to load your the assignment. (Your
assignment’s status, this button can be labeled Practice Assignment Now
or Resume Assignment Now.)
You can also click the Cancel button to exit without starting the assignment.
5
(Optional) Click Save and Exit for the activity if you need to save your work
and resume at a later time.
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Working with Assignments
Step
6
Action: To take a Quick Prep assignment
When taking the assignment for the first time, you start by clicking
Start Pre‐Test (QP v1) or Start Quiz (QP v2). You can also resume where
you last saved your assignment. A Quick Prep v1 is shown below.
The page will refresh to display the first question.
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Working with Assignments
Step
Action: To take a Quick Prep assignment
7
Move through the questions using the numbered navigation buttons in the
bar at the top of the page. The number corresponding to the currently open
question is highlighted in orange, while questions you have viewed are
shaded.
8
Provide a response to the question, and click the Submit Answer & Next
button to proceed.
Submitting your answer also advances you to the next question. You can
return to previous questions and change answers, if needed.
9
(Optional) When available, clicking the References button opens a new
page supplying links to information such as Chemical Formulas, Scientific
Notation, Significant Figures, a Periodic Table, or a link to a page of Tables
of multiple reference topics.
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Working with Assignments
Step
10
Action: To take a Quick Prep assignment
Click the Submit Pre‐Test (QP v1) or Submit Quiz (QP v2) button when you
have answered all the questions to open the Summary page.
Note: At any time you can choose to save your assignment
and resume at another time by clicking the Save and Exit
button at the top of the page.
The summary highlights your results on particular topics and selects chapter
sections for your further study. Click Open All if you would like to review the
questions and responses from your assessment. Once you are done, you are
now ready to start your Study Plan.
11
Expand a section under the Study Plan heading and click the link for the
section you want to access. The Study Plan page will open. (You can also
click Retake, if you would like to attempt for a better score.)
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Working with Assignments
Step
Action: To take a Quick Prep assignment
12
Read through the section and click the Start Activity button under the
Action heading to begin one of the Activities.
13
Click Complete Activity when you are finished.
After you have worked through all of the Required sections of your Study
Plan, you can take the Post‐Test (QP v1) or retake the Quiz (QP v2) to
evaluate your improved knowledge of the material.
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Working with Assignments
Step
14
Action: To take a Quick Prep assignment
Click Submit when you are finished to see your score summary on the
Results page.
Your Results page shows whether you have made improvements after
working through the Study Plan. Your results may also reveal areas of the
chapter where you could use additional study time.
Click the Open All button to review the questions and your responses.
15
When you are completely finished with all sections of the assignment, click
the Submit Assignment for Grading button and the Assignment Finished
page will open, displaying your assignment take information and links to
any likely next steps.
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Working with Assignments
Taking a Reading Assignment
Your course’s eBook content is a multi‐featured learning tool that allows
you review and study concepts presented in your course. The important
distinction with this type of assignment is when accessing eBook
content from the Assignments page, your instructor can track your time
spent on the assigned reading material.
You can access your eBook for self‐study through the Study Tools page
or as an assignment on the Assignments page. In some assignments,
you may also access an eBook as reference material during an
assignment take by clicking the Read eBook button.
Once you start a Reading assignment, your time spent is displayed on
both your Grades page and your instructor’s Gradebook in OWLv2. Your
Reading assignment’s timer starts when you click the Start Assignment
Now (or Resume Assignment Now) button and the timer stops when
you click Exit.
Note: Use only the buttons in OWLv2 to end an assignment. If you use
your browser controls, you may not get proper credit for your work.
Step
Action: To take a Reading assignment
Progress made on assigned reading is available for viewing on your Grades page
while the Assignments in Course/Section view is active. To see your progress for
self‐study work in an eBook, use the Study Tools view
Note: The eBook interface contains several specialized features
such as highlighting text, bookmarks, flashcards, a built‐in
dictionary, and a reader service. Click a question mark icon (?) in
either corner of the screen to display an instructional overlay
describing how to use each control.
1
Click the Assignments link in the heading to open the Assignments page.
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Working with Assignments
Step
Action: To take a Reading assignment
2
Select the appropriate course, if necessary, from the Course or Section
drop‐down menu.
3
Click the appropriate button in the Actions column for the available
assignment you want to start and the Assignment Ready page will open.
€
Take opens a graded assignment.
€
Resume continues an assignment you
previously started.
Before beginning your assignment, review the Assignment Ready page for
instructions or any special conditions that may apply.
Note: Your Reading assignment may no longer be available
if its due/unavailable date has passed.
4
Click the Start Assignment Now button on the Assignment Ready page to
begin.
You can also click the Cancel button to exit without starting the assignment.
If you cancel at this point, your try will not be counted as one of your takes.
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Working with Assignments
Step
5
Action: To take a Reading assignment
Click CLICK HERE TO BEGIN and your eBook opens in a new browser tab or
window. You can also click the Exit button from this page to leave the
assignment (before clicking CLICK HERE TO BEGIN), however, your take is
recorded.
The MindTap eBook provides numerous options that allow control of its
appearance, navigation, and usability. Clicking the help question mark icon
in the upper right corner opens an overview of your options.
6
When you are finished, click the Logout link and close the tab or browser
window that loaded your eBook.
7
Click the Exit button on your previous page in OWLv2.
8
The Assignment Finished page opens with several options for your next
step. Depending on the assignment’s settings, you may be able Take This
Assignment Again or Go Back to the Assignments List.
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Working with Assignments
Taking an External Assignment
Your instructor can set up an External assignment to track your work on
a variety of activities outside of OWLv2. You start an External
assignment by clicking Take or Retake on your Assignments page. Next
click Start Assignment Now and then on the landing page that appears,
click Click Here to Begin. The assignment will then open in a new
browser window. When you are done, click Submit Assignment for
Grading.
Step
Action: To take an External assignment
1
Click the Assignments link in the heading to open the Assignments page.
2
Click the appropriate button in the Actions column to start your
assignment.
Click Take to begin a graded assignment for the first time, click Practice to
start an ungraded assignment, click Retake to take it again. The Assignment
Ready page will open.
3
Before beginning your assignment, review the Assignment Ready page
instructions and check for any special conditions that might apply.
4
Click the Start Assignment Now button and then click CLICK HERE TO
BEGIN after the page refreshes.
A website will open in a new browser window or tab.
5
Return to the OWLv2 page and click Submit Assignment for Grading when
you have completed the objectives for the external site and need to exit.
6
Click OK on the Warning dialog box and the Assignment Finished page will
open with links to likely next steps.
Your instructor’s Gradebook and your Grades page will now show details
such as the number of times you accessed the assignment and time spent.
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August 22, 2016 pg. 67
Working with Assignments
Entering a Content Access Code
On the Assignments page’s Action column, you may see a message to
Enter content access code.
This message is an active link and you can click it to open a pop‐up
window with instructions and a button to log you out of OWLv2. You can
then log‐in to your CengageBrain account at
https://login.cengagebrain.com where you submit the code allowing
access to your course materials.
Step
1
Action: To submit a Content Access Code
Click the Enter content access code link on your Assignments page and a
confirmation window will open.
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Working with Assignments
Step
Action: To submit a Content Access Code
2
Click Close OWLv2 and go to your CengageBrain account at
http://login.cengagebrain.com.
3
Sign in and the site opens to your My Home page.
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Working with Assignments
Step
4
Action: To submit a Content Access Code
Enter your Access Code under Have Another Product to Register? heading.
Be sure to enter the code exactly as it appears, including dashes and
capitalization.
Note: The Access Code is a long alphanumeric code that is
case sensitive. If the code is not accepted on your first
attempt, try re‐entering it, paying close attention to
capitalization and differentiating numbers and letters.
5
Click the Register button.
Purchasing a New Access Code
A book’s Access Code can typically be used only once and only for a
specific period of time. If you purchased your textbook used, for
example, the previous owner may have used your book’s code already.
If this is the case, you are required to buy a new code before you can
access on‐line assignments from that book.
Note: To get the best price when purchasing a new Access Code you can
go online to your CengageBrain My Home page at
http://login.cengagebrain.com or at the CengageBrain online store
http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/index.html.
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Tracking Your Grades
TRACKING YOUR GRADES
From the Grades page, you can keep track of your grades with a variety
of sorting options that help you find specific information quickly. In
addition to clicking on the Grades link, you can access your grades from
the Courses page by clicking the Grades button for a specific course in
the Go To column.
The Grades Page: Assignments in Course/Section
You can change the view of your Grades page by clicking the one of the
links available from the See results for: selector just above the Grades
table. Clicking the Assignments in Course/Section link allows you to see
work you have done on your graded assignments. This view also allows
you to generate analytic reports and organize how courses and sections
are displayed in the Grades table.
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Tracking Your Grades
All My Courses (Merged)
This view lists grades for all your OWLv2 courses. Each of the
courses and the related assignments are merged into one table.
You can use the headings to sort the information in the columns
in ascending or descending order.
All My Courses (Separated)
This view lists your grades for all your OWLv2 courses with each
of the courses and their related assignments listed in an
individual table.
Selecting a specific course or section
Choosing a specific course or section lists your assignments and
grades for a single course/section only. You can use the drop‐
down menu again to make a different selection.
The table in the Assignments in Course/Section view provides the
following information on your graded course assignments:
€ Course. The name of the course for this assignment.
€ Instructor. The name of the instructor for the course.
€ Overall Grade. Your grade displayed both as a percentage of
the highest possible score and total points earned/total points
possible. If for some reason your grade is not available, you will
see the message (not viewable).
Note: Information for Instructor and Overall Grade is not
displayed if you select to view your grades as All My Courses
(Merged).
€ Assignment. The assignment name. Assignments intended for
ungraded practice are labeled (Not Graded). Assignments
included in custom grading categories (if any) are organized by
category and display the percentage of points applied to the
total course score
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Tracking Your Grades
€ Assignment Score (Correct/Possible). The points for your
correct answers and the highest possible score for submitted
assignments. For assignments that are not yet graded, you can
also see your assignment status such as not taken, taken
(ungraded), or an In Progress icon (indicating an assignment
that is incomplete).
€ %. Displays your score expressed as a percentage of the
highest possible score or the “In Progress” icon for
assignments saved to resume later. (This grade excludes any
assignment results your instructor has chosen not to display.)
Clicking a score or icon takes you to the View Assignment
Results page.
Note: The availability of your assignment scores depends on
how your instructor set up the assignment options.
€ Date & Time Submitted. The date and time of your most
recent submission.
€ # of Submissions. The number of times you have submitted
the assignment for grading (for assignments that allow
multiple attempts).
€ Time Spent. The time you spent to complete your most recent
submission.
€ Notes. Details on the status of your assignment, how your
grade is calculated (if the assignment is currently graded), or
any comments from your instructor.
€ Status Icons.
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Tracking Your Grades
At the bottom of the page is an expandable Icon Key containing
a legend describing the icons that may appear as labels for
assignments with special conditions.
Note: When a score for an assignment you have done outside
of OWLv2 is included in your course score, the Notes column
will display the message “Assignment is completed outside of
this website.”
Click the See Results for: Study Tools link to open a Grades page that
displays details and progress for any content you’ve accessed from the
Study Tools page. This information includes the type of study tool,
dates, number of visits, time spent, and score (if any).
The Grades Page: Study Tools View
Selecting the Study Tools view for the Grades page provides the
following information:
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Tracking Your Grades
€ Book. The title of the book containing the content you
accessed.
€ Study Tool. Displays whether the Study Tools content came
from an eBook, Personalized Study Book, or Tutorial.
€ Chapter. This column identifies which chapter or section you
accessed while working in your Study Tools. Generally, this
corresponds to the chapter title you clicked in the book’s table
of contents. In the case where there is no table of contents,
this column displays All.
€ Score. When there is a score to report, this column displays
your score and the highest possible score. Uncompleted
content you can still take is labeled not yet taken. Any work
that you have done that can not be electronically graded by
OWLv2 is labeled not gradable.
€ Date & Time Last Visited. The date and time when you most
recently accessed this particular book content.
€ # of Visits. For Post‐Tests and Chapter Tests this is the number
of times you accessed the book chapter.
€ Time Spent (Most Recent Visit). The length of time you spent
working on or viewing this particular content.
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Accessing Your Study Tools
Accessing Your Study Tools
The Study Tools page displays the self‐study products you can access
through OWLv2, such as eBooks, Quick Prep, Adaptive Study Plans,
Tutorials, and Personalized Study Plans. Your products are available on
this page once you have submitted the Course Key provided by your
instructor and Content Access Code for your course materials. See
“Entering a Content Access Code” on page 68.
Accessing Study Tools for Self­Study
Note: The appearance and type of content available on your Study
Tools page can vary, depending on the textbook you are accessing.
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Accessing Your Study Tools
You do not need to be enrolled in a course to use your Study Tools
materials for your own practice or self‐study. Some tests with Study
Tools may not be available to you, if your instructor is using that content
as part of a graded course assignment.
A Mind Tap eBook
Some or all of the eBook reading material is available for as online self‐
study. Depending on the title, some eBooks provide dynamic features
such as highlighting text, bookmarks, flashcards, student notes, search
capability, and a built‐in dictionary. In MindTap eBooks, use the Help
icons (?) to see details on using these features.
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Accessing Your Study Tools
Step
1
Action: To access book content for self‐study in OWLv2
Sign in to OWLv2 by logging in to https://login.cengage.com and clicking the
Open button for your course.
OWLv2 will open to the Assignments overview page in a new browser
window.
2
Click the Study Tools link in the header to open the Study Tools page.
3
If necessary, select the appropriate book from the Textbook menu.
4
Make a selection from the drop‐down menu or click the link for the content
you would like to study. Your selected content will then be displayed either
on the current screen or in a new browser tab.
Note: In Quick Prep and Adaptive Study Plans, content
assigned for a grade is unavailable for self‐study. Clicking an
Assignment only link will redirect you to the Assignments
page.
If the content is available for self‐study, you can click the
Start Assignment button to begin.
You may see some of the same questions that appear in your Study
Tools in your graded course assignments, however, there are a few key
differences:
€ Course assignments taken from the Assignments page are
always graded OWLv2 coursework.
€ Work accessed from and completed in the Study Tools area is
ungraded practice or self‐study. On the Grades you can see
which material you accessed and how much time you spent on
your self‐study materials.
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Accessing Your Study Tools
A Study Plan Objectives Page
Note: Instructors have the option to hide Pre‐Tests, Post‐Tests, and
Worksheets from your Personalized Study Plans view if that content is
being used as part of a graded course assignment.
When Adaptive Study Plan and Quick Prep content is assigned for a
grade, it is unavailable for self‐study. Clicking the Assignment only link
that appears next to the assigned section will redirect you to the
Assignments page
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Contacting Cengage Technical Support
CONTACTING CENGAGE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you're having trouble using OWLv2 and cannot resolve your issue
using the online Help system, you can click the Cengage Technical
Support button or the link at the bottom of most pages to open the
Technical Support Knowledgebase. These options both open the same
primary support site provided by Cengage Learning. See Contacting
Cengage Technical Support for more details.
If you access OWLv2 through Nelson Education, you can use the Nelson
Technical Support link located in the footer. See Contacting Nelson
Technical Support for more details.
When accessing either Technical Support site, please be prepared to
provide the following information when opening a new support case:
€ Instructor name
€ Institution name
€ URL used to log in
€ Your Login ID and Password
€ Course name
€ A brief description of your problem
Step
1
Action: To contact online technical support
Click a Cengage Technical Support link or button to open the Technical
Support Knowledgebase in a new browser window.
You can also direct your browser to http://academic.cengage.com/support
when you are not logged in. Depending on your selections on this site, you
will either be routed to Customer Support (Customer Service) or Technical
Support.
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Contacting Cengage Technical Support
Step
2
Action: To contact online technical support
Under Results, click the tabs for Articles (FAQs), Downloads, or Tutorials to
browse through the different support materials.
Under Show Results for you can filter your choices by those materials
specific to students or instructors.
If you need additional help, click Additional Assistance or the No, Please
create a new case link to log in and create a report.
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Contacting Cengage Technical Support
Step
Action: To contact online technical support
3
If you have any open tech support cases you would like to view, Sign In using
the same Email Address and Password you use for other Cengage Learning
products.
4
Clicking the Select Product or Learning Tool button takes you back to the
Knowledgebase page with the appropriate tutorials, downloads, and FAQs.
From this page you can also select a specific product (i.e. OWLv2) from a
drop‐down list.
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Contacting Cengage Technical Support
Step
5
Action: To contact online technical support
From the support site, you can use the following methods to receive
technical support:
€ Read the Critical Issues message (if any) to see if
there are any related system wide problems.
€ Enter key words in the Search text box to find
specific information in the Cengage Knowledge
Base.
€ Use the Results pane to filter your search results by
information suitable for Instructors‐only, Students,
or All.
€ View Articles or access documentation Downloads,
which contain specific instructions on registration
and taking an assignment.
€ View Tutorial videos that can guide you through the
process of taking an assignment, accessing Study
Tools, viewing your grades, and creating your
OWLv2 account.
€ Click either the Additional Assistance button or No,
please create a new case to log in and use the
Webform to submit a specific issue, if you are
otherwise unable to find the information you need.
€ Click Support Home to open the My support cases
page where you can see the status of your technical
support inquiries. (If you are not already logged in,
you will need to do so.)
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Contacting Cengage Technical Support
Contacting Nelson Technical Support
If you access OWLv2 through Nelson Education, you can click the Nelson
Technical Support link at the bottom of most pages.
Step
1
Action: To access Nelson online technical support
Click the Nelson Technical Support link in the footer to open the support page
in a new browser window.
You can also direct your browser to http://academic.cengage.com/support
when you are not logged in to your course.
2
Make the appropriate selection from the list of support topics.
3
Depending on your selections, you will either be routed to Customer Support
(Customer Service) or Technical Support.
From the Technical Support page you can access FAQs, download links for PDF
user guides, tutorials, and an email response form (Webform).
Note: When using the Webform, support requests are usually
responded to within 48 hours.
Phone
Please be aware that during back to school and other busy
periods, you may experience extended hold times.
1‐800‐268‐2222 or 416‐752‐9448
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST
Fax: 1‐800‐430‐4445 or 416‐752‐8101
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INDEX
A
B
A Mind Tap eBook
illus. 77
account, creation 2–3
Adaptive Study Plan assignment
taking 48–49
answering questions 34, 41
assignments
actions column 23
date due 23
entering a content access code 68, 69
finished page 39
getting full credit 18
guidelines 18–20
managing 16–64
page view 20
password to take 24
References links 19
save and exit 19
taking a Mastery assignment 26–32
taking Adaptive Study Plan
assignments 48–49
taking an External Assignment 67
taking Non‐Mastery assignment 32
taking Personalized Study assignment
40
taking Quick Prep assignment 56
taking Reading assignments 64
taking Test assignment 32
Assignments page 20–25
illus. 17, 22
Basic Calculator 12
browser
controls 18
in the event of a crash 18
requirements and settings iv
what to do after a crash 18
buttons
Retake 24
C
categories, grading 23
Cengage technical support 80
check, system 10
ChemDoodle Sketcher 20
content access code
entering for an assignment 68, 69
purchasing 70
course
paying for 7
Courses
registering in OWLv2 15
sorting the Courses table 15
viewing your syllabus 16
Courses page 14–15
illus. 14
creating account 2–3
customer service 80
D
date due 23
downloading 23
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E
I
entering
answers 34, 41
content access code 68, 69
External assignment
taking 67
Internet browser requirements iv
F
M
L
log in see sign in
files 23
files from your instructor 23
Macintosh, system requirements iv
Main Page Navigation
G
managing assignments 16–64
Mastery assignment
Global Actions Menu
Basic Calculator 12
Math/Graphing Tool 12
overview 11
Run System Check 12
Student ID 12
Grades page
managing 71–75
sorting courses 72
viewing 71
viewing assignments 71
viewing Study Tools 74
Grades page, Assignments in
Course/Section
illus. 71
Grades page, Study Tools view
illus. 74
grading categories 23
guidelines for taking assignments 18–20
H
header links 11
Help link 12
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illus. 11
illus. 26
taking 26–32
Math/Graphing Tool 12
N
Nelson technical support 84
Non‐Mastery assignment
taking 32
O
off‐line assignments 16
P
passwords, assignment 24
paying for your course 7
Personalized Study assignment
options 40
taking 40
pop‐ups, unblocking iv
PowerSearch 14
August 22, 2016 pg. 86
Q
Study Tools Objectives
Quick Prep assignment
Study Plan 61
taking 56
taking a pre‐test 59
R
Reading assignments
help with features 64
taking for a grade 64
References links 19
registering
as new user 2–3
using your course key and access code
2–3
requirements, system iv
Retake button 24
returning user sign in 8
revised study plan 47
running a system check 10
S
save and exit assignment 19
selectors, assignment page view 20
sign in to CengageBrain 8
status icons 73
Student ID 12
Study Plan
Quick Prep assignment 61
study plan
revised 47
Study Tools
accessing 76
taking as a graded assignment 40
using for self‐study 76
viewing on the Grades page 74
OWLv2 ‐ User Guide for Students
illus. 79
Study Tools page
illus. 76
support
Cengage technical 80
Nelson technical 84
syllabus, viewing 16
System Check
illus. 10
system check 10
system requirements iv
system setup for OWLv2 10
T
taking
Adaptive Study Plan assignments 48–
49
Non‐Mastery assignments 32
Personalized Study assignments 40
Quick Prep assignments 56
Test assignments 32
taking assignments
Mastery 26–32
Reading assignments 64
Test assignment
taking 32
V
viewing files 23
W
Windows, system requirements iv
August 22, 2016 pg. 87
Document Revision History
Date
Version
Description
Author/Editor
07/15/14
1
‐SR14 feature updates.
‐Registration procedures.
‐Applied new formatting.
Pamela Newsom
07/21/14
2
‐Added section for ASP assignments.
‐Revised information for the technical
support page.
Pamela Newsom
07/22/14
3
Updated with suggested edits on
registration.
Pamela Newsom
Jared Mann
09/23/14
4
‐Added information on Gradebook
Analytics Reports.
‐Updates for changes in Registration and
Student ID.
Pamela Newsom
07/06/15
5
‐Navigation and grading categories in
Analytic Reports.
‐Updated information on contacting
Technical Support.
‐Screen resolution.
‐Prerequisite status in Notes column, Not
‐‐Available in Actions column.
‐New Finish Assignment button.
Pamela Newsom
08/18/15
6
‐Changes to Gradebook Analytics.
‐Updates to System Requirements.
‐New expandable Icon Key.
‐Point value displayed on Groups.
Pamela Newsom
OWLv2 ‐ User Guide for Students
August 22, 2016 pg. 88
Document Revision History
Date
Version
Description
Author/Editor
12/07/15
7
‐ Updated images and content for revised
Tech Support features.
‐ Additional details for ASP assignments
when the quiz takes are limited by the
instructor.
‐ Removed references to Gradebook
Analytics.
‐ Updates to System Requirements.
Pamela Newsom
02/25/16
8
‐ Added support for Microsoft Edge.
‐ Clarified details on using the Submit
button.
‐ Improvements to take procedures for
Quick Prep and ASP assignments.
‐ New URL for contacting tech support
when not logged in.
Pamela Newsom
03/25/16
9
‐ Removed references to “Brief” in the
title, footers, and cover graphics.
Pamela Newsom
08/22/16
10
‐ Unsubmitted responses at the item
level are submitted when the assignment
as a whole is submitted for a grade.
‐ Removed references to the Hotspot
problem type.
‐Added information about 'Practice'
mode after the final submission of the
assignment.
‐ Additional details on starting takes
from the Study Tools page.
‐ Updated procedure content and
graphics for the new ASP UX.
‐ Revisions to differentiate between the
two Quick Prep assignment types.
‐ Updates to System Requirements.
‐ Added Alt text to images for ADA
compliancy.
Pamela Newsom
OWLv2 ‐ User Guide for Students
August 22, 2016 pg. 89