Technology Tips & Tutorials

WebCT GOLD: How to submit assignments
December 8, 2007

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To complete a long answer or essay assignment (as opposed to an assignment that requires you to make a web page), either compose your answer directly in the WebCT Assignment tool or upload a file that you have created and saved on your computer.

COMPOSING YOUR ANSWER IN A WORD PROCESSOR AND SAVING A COPY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

When uploading a file, be careful to submit your work in the file format requested by your instructor. If you are submitting text and no file format is specified, use Word DOC format or Rich text Format (RTF). If the instructor cannot open your file, it cannot be graded!

Getting the Assignment Instructions:

1. Click the Assignment link in the Course Tools menu.
   

2. Click the title of the specific assignment. Here you will find any instructions the instructor has left you (possibly as attached files), due date, and point value. It will also indicate whether you are to submit the assignment individually or by group. If by group, coordinate with your group members to decide who will submit it. 

Submitting an Assignment

1. Click the Assignment link in the Course Tools menu.
   

2. Click the Inbox tab (it should be selected by default).
   

3. Click the title of the assignment. The assignment appears.
   

4. If you want to use the HTML Creator to complete your assignment online, click the Enable HTML Creator button. The HTML Creator appears. Enter or edit text for your assignment.

   • This is not recommended for answer that require special formatting or which are longer than a one paragraph! For longer answers, use the method described in step 5 instead.
     

5. If you want to attach a file containing answer(s) you have prepared and saved, click the Add Attachments button. A Content Browser pop-up window appears. Do one of the following:

   • If the files are on your computer (most:

     1. Click the My Computer icon.

     2. Locate and select the files.
        

   • If the files are in WebCT in your personal My Files storage area, locate and select the files.
     
6. Verify that you see the file name above the Add Attachments button. You can attach more than one file to an assignment submission.
• To remove an attached file, click the the red arrow icon next to the file name.
   
7. If you want to add a comment for the person who is evaluating your assignment, type it in the Add Comment text box.
    
8. If you want to save the assignment and submit it later, click Save as Draft. The Inbox tab appears and your assignment is marked In Progress. Don't forgot to submit it later on!
    

9. If you want to submit the assignment now:

   1. Click Submit. A confirmation message appears.

   2. Click OK. A confirmation message appears showing the date and time of your submission.

   3. Using the print option in your browser, print the confirmation message as a record for yourself (optional).

   4. Click OK. Your assignment is submitted and moved to the Submitted tab.
       

10. To verify that your assignment has been submitted, click the Assignment link, then click the Submitted tab and review the status of your assignment..

Reviewing Graded Assignments:

After the instructor has graded your assignment, you can go back and review the original assignment, your submission, and your instructor's feedback (which may include an attached file) by

1. Clicking the Assignment link.
   

2. Clicking the Graded tab.
   

3. Clicking the specific assignment link.