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Canvas: Creating an Assignment

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Create an Assignment


Option 1:

1. Locate Module you want to add an assignment à Select 


2. [Create Assignment] à Assignment NameàAdd Item


3. Select Assignment 


4. Select



5. Add Assignment Details



6. Locate Submission Type 


7. Select Online, On Paper, or External Tool

 [Tip: Use External Tool and select Find to search for and use turnitin to detect plagiarism, grammar, check, and access to grading tools]


8. Select Entry Option 


9. Select

a. Save & Publish-Available to students enrolled in the course

b. Save-Continue working on assignment before publishing to students




Option 2:


1. Select Assignments on the left column 


2. Select


3. Add Assignment Details



4. Locate Submission Type


5.  Select Online, On Paper, or External Tool


6. Select Entry Option 


7. Select

a. Save & Publish-Available to students enrolled in the course

b. Save-Continue working on assignment before publishing to students