How to Create an Assignment in Canvas

Option 1:

1. Locate Module you want to add an assignment and select the plus sign 
2.  Select [Create Assignment] then Assignment Name and Add Item
3. Select the newly created Assignment 
4. Select Edit
5. Add Assignment Details
6. Locate Submission Type 
   
   1. Select No Submission, 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]
7. Select Entry Option 
8. Select Save & Publish or Save  
   1. Save & Publish-Available to students enrolled in the course
   2. Save-Continue working on an assignment before publishing for students to view

Option 2:

1. Select Assignments on the left column 
2. Select add Assignment button
3. Add Assignment Details
   
   
4. Locate Submission Type
   1. Select No Submission, Online, On Paper, or External Tool
5. Select Entry Option 
6. Select Save & Publish or Save
   1. Save & Publish-Available to students enrolled in the course
   2. Save-Continue working on assignment before publishing for students to view
7. Optional: add new assignment to a module
   1. Locate Module you want to add an assignment and select the plus sign 
   2.  Select Assignment Name and Add Item