Creating a basic assignment

As you are shown how to create a basic assignment below, note that we will not address every setting or option available.  Additional information about creating assignments is available at the end of this module.

Complete the following steps to create a basic assignment:

1. Click Assignments in the course navigation menu.
2. Click +Assignment near the top of the screen.
3. Type "Assignment 1" in the Assignment Name field.
4. Type the assignment instructions in the content editor.  You may choose to skip this step for now.
5. Note the formatting options available in the content editor.  Hover over each item to view it's function.
6. Enter the number of Points the assignment is worth.  Again, you may choose to skip this step for now.
7. Enter a Due date.  Assignments submitted after this date/time will automatically be marked as late.
8. Note that an Available from date only needs to be entered if you wish to delay availability of the assignment until a later date.
9. Enter an Available until date.  This date represents the last date upon which students will be able to submit and/or re-submit an assignment.  Important: If you do not set an Available until date, the system will allow students to submit and/or resubmit the assignment until the last day of the term.
10. Click Save & Publish.  You will use this assignment again later in the tutorial, so you will want to make sure it is published now.  However, note that if you click Save, the assignment will be saved as a draft but will remain unpublished and thereby not visible to students.