DOCUMENT by: ESC Training
Subject: Instructions for Assignment
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This document provides instructions on how to create a written assignment in this course. Be sure you have practiced creating a written assignment in the SLN Student Orientation BEFORE you attempt to submit your first graded assignment.
Composing your assignment
Normally, you should compose your response using your word processor or on paper. This will give you the opportunity to revise, proofread, and spell check. When you have completed your answer, return to the assignment document and click the "Create Assignment" button at the bottom of the page. Follow the instructions for entering text.
Make sure to read the directions for each assignment carefully for details on required length of your assignment, due dates, and any thing else that may be specific to the assignment.
Ways to move your work to the "Written assignment" form
There are several options for generating and submitting your written assignment. Choose the option you feel most comfortable with (read more about each in the SLN Student Orientation). You can:
- Type directly on-line in the assignment form field (a box that allows you to type directly in it),
- Work on your word processor, then "copy and paste" the contents from your open word processing document into the online form field, or
- Work on a word processor, save the file as an .rtf file, then "attach" the assignment as a file using the fields at the bottom of the Written Assignment page. See the SLN Student Orientation for complete instructions on using file attachments.
Submitting your written assignment
Click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page to submit your assignment. Before you can submit your assignment, you must select one of the following:
Private save (your professor cannot see your work; use this option if you are not finished; to continue working on your assignment, click the Edit button on the document).
Save for professor (submits your work to the professor; only you and the professor can see your assignment. You will not be able to "Edit" your document).
Save for class (your assignment is public for the entire class to read. DO NOT USE THIS OPTION UNLESS INSTRUCTED BY YOUR PROFESSOR).
Evaluations
The evaluation for your assignment will appear directly under your document. Evaluations are private and can only be read by the student and professor.
If you have any questions about a written assignments, please click the ASK A QUESTION link below. Now go to the next document to read about the individual written assignment activity.
