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Blackboard/WebCT Resources

Information below will help you to successfully access Blackboard/WebCT.

If you need help creating an account or registering, please email Prof. Ingrid Schreck for assistance.

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Online Writing Center

The Online Writing Center (OWC) allows All CoM students to receive help with their writing by communicating with tutors via the internet. Students simply post a message on a discussion board and tutors will respond (usually) within 48 hours. Staffed by experienced CoM tutors, the OWC provides feedback 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This service is free for College of Marin students in all college subjects. All Engl. 98, 120, & 150 students are automatically enrolled. Students may receive help with:

  • college entrance essays
  • UC/CSU applications
  • self-improvement
  • all college writing

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Logon Instructions

  • If your instructor has requested that user names and passwords be created, you will be able to log in following the instructions in Part 1.
  • If, however, you cannot login successfully, you must request that a user name and password be created by following the instructions in Part 2.

Part 1: How to Login to Blackboard/WebCT or the Online Writing Center:

After reading these instructions, you may use the link below to login.

  1. Enter your User Name.
    Your user name will be in lowercase, no spaces, made up of the following:
    - first TWO letters of your first name;
    - first TWO letters of your last name;
    - last FOUR digits of your Student ID or SSN.

    Example:
    Maria Smith whose student ID is 1234567 would login as
    Username    : masm4567
  2. Enter your password.
    "student" is the password in LOWERCASE.
  3. Record your User Name and Password for future reference.
  4. Once you are in the site, please review information carefully for detailed instructions on how to use it. If you have questions about what to do in the website, contact your instructor right away.

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Note: If you cannot login by following these instructions, please go to Part 2 to request a user name and password.

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Part 2: How to Request a UserName and Password for the Blackboard/WebCT or the Online Writing Center:

  1. Students may request a username and password by first checking with their instructor or by emailing: web.ct@marin.edu
  2. Please type the following in the subject line (if not already there): Student Add
  3. The body of the message should state the following:
    • Please add me to the specific course site (i.e., The Online Writing Center or English 151 section 1234):
    • First and last name of the student
    • Last four digits of the Student ID or SSN
    • Class and Section number
  4. Your User Name and Password should be activated within 48 hours. When your User Name and Passwords are activated, return to this page and complete Part 1.

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