Using Oncourse CL Assignments, how do I complete and submit an assignment?
Note: This document applies to the default Assignments tool in Oncourse CL. For instructions for the pilot Assignments Beta tool, see Assignments Beta.
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Your instructor or project leader may set up assignments for you to complete and submit online. To work on an assignment:
- Open the site for the course or project with the assignment.
- In the menubar, click
Assignments.
- Click the name of the assignment to open it.
- To work on the assignment, follow the instructions from your
instructor or project leader. You may need to type within the
text box, or add an attachment, or both.
- To add an attachment, click
Add Attachmentsin the assignment window; see Options for adding attachments.Note: The maximum file size for attachments is 200MB. Whether you add an attachment from Resources in your My Workspace or upload an attachment from your computer, you're still limited to 200MB.
- If you'd like to see how your assignment will look to your
instructor or project leader, click
Preview.
- If you want to save your assignment to complete later, click
Save Draftat the bottom of the screen. When you want to reopen it, you'll find it listed in the assignment list with a status of "In progress".Note: While your assignment is saved as a draft, your instructor cannot see it. For your instructor to see it, you must submit the assignment.
- When you have finished, click
Submitat the bottom of the screen.Note: Don't click
Submituntil you're certain you're finished with an assignment. Once you clickSubmit, you'll no longer be able to access the assignment (e.g., to add more text or attachments) unless your instructor returns it to you.
You will receive an email message confirming your submission. If you do not receive a confirmation, check to see if you've successfully submitted the assignment. For help, contact your campus Support Center.
Feature demonstrations
For more information about completing and submitting an assignment, view this feature demonstration:
- Completing and submitting an assignment (with audio)
Last modified on October 26, 2009.








