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Uploading an Assignment File

Some assignments, such as major papers or evaluative projects, require submission of a formal document which must be attached as a submission. The following instructions are to guide the submission of an Assignment File.

Please note: Acceptable file formats are  .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt, .xlsm, .xlsx, .pptx, .pptm, .pdf, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .mp3, .mp4

  • Instructors may require a specific file format, example pdf; if this is the case, then you won't be able to upload any other file format
  • Maximum file size is a 100 MB standard,  though this may be lower depending on what your instructor has set
  • Always confirm your assignment instructions before making a submission.

Open Your Assignment Dropbox

  1. To start, click on the Assignment Title - located in the Assignments list in your dashboard or beside the Assignment icon Pink Assignment Iconon your Course Homepage
  2. The assignment details displayed on the first page will contain the assignment directions, deadline, and submission status. You may have additional instructions provided via the Course Syllabus or a separate Assignment instructions document.
  3. If there is a rubric, this will display on this page as well.
  4. Click the Add Submission button when you are ready to upload your assignment file.

Upload your File

  1. To add a file, you can click on the Add File icon Green icon of a document or you can drag and drop your file into the box provided (if you need help, please contact the COTROnline Help Desk - contact information is below)

    Displays file upload and drag and drop area  

  2. The file will display with an appropriate file-type icon if it has been successfully added.

    Displays a series of file-types uploaded to the submission folder.

  3. You can open and download the files from this point as well as delete files and re-upload.

Submit Assignment

  1. When you are satisfied with your submission, select "Save Changes"
  2. The Submission Status window will open displaying your submission time and status and grading status. 
  3. You may have the opportunity at this time to Edit Submission or Remove Submission.

Final submission window with submission and grade status displayed

  1. Note: Some instructors will set up a draft submission and "Submit Assignment" button.
  2. To change the file, click Edit Submission; to submit the file for grading, click Submit Assignment (Note, once you click Submit Assignment, you can not make changes)

Submission Ownership Acknowledgment

  1. Some assignments require an acknowledgement that the work submitted is your own.  To submit your assignment for marking, you must tick the box, if you wish to change your file, click Cancel - this will revert your submission to draft, so you can change your assignment submission.
  2. Once the ownership statement has been ticked, click the Continue button.
  3. The assignment Submission Status will now show Submitted for Grading with a Last Modified date showing when you submitted the assignment and the attached file(s)

If you have problems at any point in the assignment submission process, please contact the COTROnline Help Desk.

 

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