Updates are Coming To Our Paper Review Scheduling Software

Monday, May 13, 2019 News and Notes , Writing Center Services No comments

Exciting changes are coming to myPASS this year! myPASS is the scheduling system that the Writing Center uses to manage our online, asynchronous, one-on-one paper review appointments, which help Walden University students develop their writing skills and confidence over time. Sometime this spring or summer, myPASS will automatically upgrade to a new, more responsive version. We want to highlight two changes that will impact—and improve—your paper review experience, as well as to preview what you can expect.

Paper Reviews at the Walden University Writing Center

What is changing?
We are pleased to share that attaching files to your appointment will be easier! After the upgrade, you will attach your file(s) at the bottom of your appointment form. You can still attach your file at the same time as reserving an appointment, or you can make an appointment and attach your file at a later time (for example, if you want to reserve a future appointment while you are still working on your draft, or if you have already attached your draft but have an updated version to submit). There will no longer be a file attachment pop-up window or a yellow folder icon to use for attaching files later. Instead, there will be a single way to attach a file.

Another new feature is an improved mobile interface, so you will be able to make and access paper review appointments on a phone or tablet. This feature will make it easier to reserve and manage your appointments on the go, especially when paired with text message notifications about appointment openings.

What is not changing?
Don’t worry, you won’t need to learn an entirely new system! While myPASS will look slightly different after the upgrade, the features and functionality will largely be the same. We’re also keeping our policies, procedures, and approaches the same, including:

our paper review mission and goal to help students develop their academic writing skills as emerging scholars and encourage students to engage in an ongoing writing process;

the asynchronous nature of our appointments, which allows students flexibility in appointment scheduling and receiving feedback;

the ability for students to make up to two appointments per week, with instructors of their choice; and

the deadlines for attaching a paper (5 a.m. EST the date of the appointment, or at the same time as reserving an appointment for the current day).

Where can I learn more?
We will e-mail students who are registered in myPASS once the upgrade has taken place. You can also find updates on the myPASS log-in page and in the announcements at the top of the schedules. If you have any questions, reach out to us at writingsupport@waldenu.edu.

If you are new to the paper review service or have taken a break from myPASS, it’s a great time to set a writing goal for yourself, visit our paper review web pages, and make an appointment (or several!) with one of our professional writing instructors. Whether you have been out of school for years or are one of our paper review “regulars,” whether you are anxious or confident about your writing, our team looks forward to working with you!

The Walden University Writing Center is proud to support Walden students at all phases of their programs of study. Students working on undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral coursework are invited to use our Paper Review services. Capstone writers are eligible for Paper Reviews up until their prospectus is approved. After which, doctoral-level students are encouraged to use the Writing Center's vast library of resources specially tailored for advanced capstone writers. We're excited to support your Walden journey!