Submitting Assignments

To submit an assignment using the assignment tool, click the assignment icon.

myCourses assignment icon

Note: The assignment icon can appear in the course site toolbar or from within the course content.

The assignment screen will appear.

Screenshot of myCourses assignment screen

Click on the title of the assignment.

The individual assignment will open and display the assignment instructions and any instructor attachments.

Screenshot of a myCourses Assignment

When you are ready to submit your assignment, you can enter a text submission in the text box area. If you would like to format your text submission, turn on the HTML creator by selecting On.

Screenshot of myCourses File Attachment

If you would like to add an attachment to your submission, click Add Attachments.

Note: Be sure to check with your instructor as to how the assignment should be submitted.

The File Browser screen appears.

Screenshot of myCourses File Browser

Click My Computer.

Screenshot of myCourses Attaching a File Dialogue Box

Navigate to to where your file resides, select the file, and then click Open.

The attached file will now appear just above the Add Attachments button.

Screenshot of myCourses Submit Assignment

Click Draft to save a draft of your assignment submission and submit at a later date.

If you want to submit the assignment, click Submit.

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