Adding an Assignment

To add an Assignment, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Log into Blackboard and select your course.
2. Select the content area where you want to place the assignment and click on that navigation button. (examples – Course Documents,  Course Information, Assignments, or other content area)
3. Make sure the Edit Mode is ON.  (If Edit Mode is Off, click on Off to toggle to On.)



4. Hover your mouse over Create Assessment.  Then click on Assignment.



5. Complete Name ( a required field) and Instructions for the assignment.



6. If needed, Attach File.  (This is much like adding an attachment to an email.)  Complete Grading by adding the total Points Possible for the assignment.  (This is a required field.)



7. Set assignment Availability.  To limit availability, click on the box next to Display After and Display Until.  Include dates and times. (Click on calendar and time icons for assistance.)



8. If desired, set provision for submission of Late assignments. By entering a due date here, you can override your availability dates and any assignment submitted after this date will be marked as late in your Grade Center.



9. Select Recipients.



10. Click Submit when finished.

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