Submitting to a LEARN Dropbox

Description

Please note that the following instructions pertain to your specific course. If you are taking another online course those instructions may differ.

General Guidelines

  • Ensure that the name of your file does not include special characters such as symbols or punctuation. Such characters may cause problems when uploading your file.
  • Unless otherwise instructed, please submit only ONE file per assignment (i.e., combine all documents into one file).
  • Do not zip your files.
  • Keep a copy of your assignment.
  • If your submission is successful, you will receive an Email Confirmation Receipt sent to your @uwaterloo.ca email address. If you do not receive an Email Confirmation Receipt, please double-check your submission and resubmit if necessary.
  • Keep all Email Confirmation Receipts until the course is over as proof of submission.

How to Submit to a Dropbox

For instructions, please see Waterloo LEARN Help: Dropboxes.

TO DEVELOPERS/QA/OLC: 

Section 3 (Options for Making PDFs From Digital Assignments) should be included for assignments that list PDF as an allowable file type. For non-credit courses, confirm with Support whether the first option of Microsoft Office 365 can be included for these students.

Preparing Hand-Drawn Course Work for Submission should only be included for assignments that allow hand-drawn work (e.g., maps, graphs, math, languages, etc.)

Options for Making PDFs From Digital Assignments

Most word processing software applications will allow you to save your file as a PDF; however, if you require software to create PDFs, some free options are listed below:

  • Use the Microsoft Office 365 account provided to students to access Word, where you can save or download your document as a PDF.
  • Use a free word processing application that can export directly to PDF, such as OpenOffice.
  • Download and install a PDF application, such as PrimoPDF.

Preparing Hand-Drawn Course Work for Submission

Step 1: Follow these guidelines if you have used pen and paper to draw/write your assignment.

  • Use either a pen or an HB or darker pencil (other pencils are too light).
  • Leave margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. Do not completely fill the page edge to edge.
  • Use only 8.5" x 11" paper.
  • Write on only one side of each page.

Step 2: Digitize your hand-drawn course work (e.g., create a PDF). Options include:

  • Use a smartphone (or similar device) or a digital camera to take a picture of your assignment.
    Note: Ensure you are submitting the correct file type.
  • Use a scanner that has a scan-to-PDF function. If you don’t have access to one, go to a library (public, school, university) or store that provides scanning services.