Penn State Mont Alto: Online Writing Lab (OWL)

Online Writing Lab (OWL)

NEW USERS: Before using the Online Writing Lab (OWL), you must register with the online scheduling system. Use the link to the right to access the schedule. Upon registering, you may return to this site and forward your written work.

The OWL is for use by Penn State Mont Alto students only!

Submit your writing to the Mont Alto Academic Support Services Online Writing Lab (OWL)!

We need some information about you, so please fill in the following:

Your name (first and last name):

Your e-mail address:

The course:

The instructor:

Your Major:

Describe the assignment (list requirements as outlined by instructor).

What have been some of your previous problems?

Additional specific questions.

The list below includes writing concerns that the OWL tutor can address. TYPE NO MORE THAN ONE CONCERN PER BOX!!! The OWL tutor will address up to three specific concerns per writing assignment.

*Concern*	Description
Overall Paper
*Development*	Does the paper fully explore its thesis?
*Organization*	Is the paper effectively organized?
Purpose	Does the paper satisfy the writer's purpose? For example, is it descriptive or persuasive, depending on the assignment?
Paragraphs
Paragraph development	Do the paragraphs fully develop their topic sentences?
Paragraph organization	Are paragraphs arranged logically for the topic of the paper?
*Paragraph transitions*	Are the paragraphs coherent?
Sentences
Sentence structure	Do the sentences make sense?
*Word choice and tone*	Are word choice and tone effective for the audience and purpose?
*Wordiness*	Could the point be reached more concisely?
Quoted material	Is quoted material integrated effectively?
Sentence fragments	Are sentences complete?
Run-on sentences	Are independent clauses separated correctly?
Grammar and Punctuation
Comma placement	Are commas used appropriately?
Agreement	Do subjects and verbs agree?

Thank you. Now please copy and paste the paper here: