This slide show works with SPF689 a research course. It explains how to post your work to get maximum credit.

2. Index
Labels make a difference
Receiving maximum credit
Posting assignments
What Where
When How
Google Docs
Create Share

3. Labels make a difference
 Always use your first and last name on all postings
 It is important that you provide a first and last name on all
assignment. Many people share a first name, even a last name. Few
share both a first and last name.
 Ensure that Each Assignment is labeled
 Don’t let separate assignments become mixed together
 For group postings
 Each person in the group must post the assignment, include the
members of the group at the top of the assignment, above the
answers.

4. Maximum Credit
for your work
 Make your post reflect the assignment
 Effectively use the concepts and vocabulary from the lecture
 Make your post relevant and accurate
 Show me that you have read/listened to lecture
 Provide new insights
 Connect what you have learned to personal/ professional
experiences you have had.
 Provide supporting links or materials that you find that are
relevant to the session’s lecture
 Complete the assignment on time and as directed

5. Posting your
assignment
When do I
post??

6. What do I post??
Assignment Postings
 Always use your first and last name on all postings
 Completed assignments should be posted on the assignment
page for that session.
 Group Postings are encouraged if the assignment allows.
Everyone must post an individual copy of the the
assignment.
Remember:
Assignments (including comments) are 25% of your grade

7. When do I post??
 You should post as early as possible to allow others to
comment on your work.
 You should comment on the work of others about mid-week,
or once about half of your group members have
posted.
 You should have your assignments completed before the
end of the week.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE
Know that it will be reflected in your points earned
Notify Edee via e-mail that you will be late
E-mail Edee again when assignment is complete.

8. Where do I post my
assignment??
 For most assignments, you will write out your answers and
post them in the comment section at the bottom of the
assignment page.
More information here
 For Group Assignments, you must each post the
assignment separately, as described above, despite the fact
that they are all the same. If the post does not come from
you, you will not get credit.
 For assignments which require graphics, you will post a
link to a Goolgle Docs page that you will share with
everyone.
For directions on how to do this- click here.

9. How do I post??
 Post all work in the comments section below the assignment.
 Be sure to label with your name and, if appropriate, members of
your group.
 Remember!!! Each person in the group will post separately!!
 It seems to work best if you write out your answers in a word
document first, then paste it into the comment section at the bottom
of the section’s assignment page.

10. How do I post?? (continued)
 Sometimes your assignments will contain graphics. For these
assignments, post the portions of your assignment containing
graphics into your Google Docs folder and post a link to that
file. Name the document “your name- Assignment ___.”
Information related to creating a Google Doc on following slides
 Paste a link to the Google Docs file along with any answers
that are text only into the comment section at the bottom of the
section’s assignment page.
 Always use your first and last name on all postings

11. Creating a Google Doc
 Go to Google Docs >>> https://docs.google.com/
 Create an account if you do not already have one
 To add a document (Upper left corner)
 Click on upload if your document is in word
(recommended)
OR
 Click on CREATE
then Document
 If you wish to create the document within Google Docs
NEXT: Sharing your document

12. To share the document:
Go to drive.google.com
Check the box next to the file or folder you'd like to share.
• Click the Share icon
OR
Click the More menu and select "Share...”
Choose "Anyone with the link”
Choose the "Can view” access level from the drop-down menu
Click Share & save.
Post the link in the comments section with your other
assignments on the comment page.