Assignments in MyCanvas have two distinct features:
- Create and manage assignments for submission
- Assignments and the Gradebook
Create and Manage Assignments for Submission
To add an Assignment submission, an item for submission that differs from a Quiz/Test or Discussion posting. This item can be submitted online, in class or through a presentation.
- Navigate to the Assignments tab in your MyCanvas course.
- Select the +Assignment button near the top right of the page.
- On this page, you will include:
- Assignment Name
- Assignment Description
- Value for the Assignment (Whether the assignment is Graded or Ungraded, Possible points, complete/incomplete)
- Submission Type
For more information on Assignments, it is recommended you review:
- How do I add or edit details in an assignment?
- Turnitin Guide
- How do I add a rubric in a course?
- How do I add a rubric to an assignment?
- How do I add a rubric to a graded discussion?
Assignments and the Gradebook
Assignments in MyCanvas includes all assessments created within MyCanvas (whether graded or ungraded). These assessments represent online submission assignments or assessments, In-class assessments, New or classic quizzes, Discussions, etc.
The graded (assessments worth a percent to the course final grade as determined by the Course Outline) need to be weighted in Assignments and are items represented in the gradebook.
For step by step instructions on Setting Up Percentage-Based Gradebook.