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Submitting An Assignment in Schoology

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Here is a list of steps that can be used to submit an assignment on Schoology. Note: There are multiple ways to create/submit on Schoology.

Step 1: Click on the Assignment in Schoology

Step 2: Click the “Add a Submission” button

Step 3: Choose the method you wish to use.

• Upload – Click the appropriate button to upload a file or create an audio/video recording to upload to Schoology
• Create – Use the Text Editor to add text, graphics, or other media (such as links to work created online!). You can save your progress as a draft or submit when it is completed.
• Resources – Grab a file that already exists in your resources to submit. Choose Apps on the left side to get to your OneDrive and submit a file from there!

Step 4: Click to Submit or Import the document when it is completed.

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Why Schoology Is a Blessing for Many Students?

Schoology is a learning management system platform that is gradually gaining popularity with the advancement of technology. Since nowadays many students prefer to choose an online course over the traditional classroom education, platforms like Schoology are like a blessing to them.

It allows the students and teachers to get the study material and find the assignments anytime with their internet connection. There are several ways of submitting assignments on Schoology. Here is a step-by-step guide for the students to know whom to submit the assignment on Schoology .

How to Work on an Assignment?

●       When a student works on an assignment, they need to divide the topic into a few questions. All they need to do is answer all those questions in their paper or assignment.

●       The students should list down their resource materials while they are working on a topic. They must not copy and paste the whole part of their resource material. Instead, they should use portions of that resource in their project with in-text citations followed by a reference list. They should put the resource material within quotes to substantiate their answer.

●       They should know what to cite and what not to cite. If the students are paraphrasing some parts of a resource, they do not need to use quotation marks. They can do a proper citation under the heading bibliography. If they are using portions of their previous work, they need to do a citation. In case they do not do it that can be an instance of self-plagiarism .

●       When the students work on their project, they need to make sure they are not doing any wrong citations or misquoting parts. They must do an in-page citation and a full citation at the end of the work. In the reference list, one should mention the author’s name, work, page number, publisher, edition, and other valid information. The students need to remember that crediting the original author is the only way to avoid plagiarism .

●       The students can submit unlimited pages for assignments on Schoology. The tool supports any document up to 512 MB per file. Schoology Doc viewers supports a huge variety of files including PDF, DOC, DOCX, GIF, TXT, HTML, JPG, PPT, PPTX, PNG, SXW, TIFF, WMV, WPD, XML, CSV, DFX, EPS, HTM, JPEG, MP3, MP4, MOV, RTF, ODP, ODS, PSD, XLS, XLSV, XLSX, etc. Therefore the student can submit their assignment in any format.

●       Lastly, the student can use a plagiarism checker tool to determine the plagiarized part present in a content.

How to Upload the Assignment on Schoology?

There are multiple ways that a student can take to upload an assignment on the online tool. Here is a guide on how to submit their task on Schoology in the different platforms-

• The user needs to click on the assignment that they are going to submit.
• They can click on the submit assignment option in the right-hand column of the submissions area.
• Upload the assignment by selecting the file placed on the computer. The student can create a document on the web with the help of the text editor.
• The user must click on the ‘Submit’ option to finish uploading.
• There is an additional step in which the students can also submit another time by clicking on the re-submit assignment option present in the submission area using similar steps mentioned before.
• The user needs to click on the assignment they want to submit. Then they can tap on the + sign present on the top right.
• They can submit assignments from camera roll, in the video, picture format, or record audio. They can also attach files from IOS apps.
• The user needs to write an entry for submission or put a picture. Finally, they have to click on the checkered box to complete the submission process.

The students can also submit an assignment saved in another IOS application with the ‘open in’ feature.

• They can access the file and then click on the open-in option. The students need to open the file by selecting Open in Schoology.
• After logging in, to the Schoology, they can select the course they are making their submission.
• After that, they need to select the assignment for which they are submitting the file. When the submission process ends, the application notifies the student about it.

Android App:

The users can easily submit an assignment on the Android app. They can follow a few steps for that –

• The students can click on the assignment under which they are submitting.
• After that, they have to swipe to the Grades/ Submission area, where there is a down-facing arrow that has the option Grades/ Submission. They need to select the Grades/ Submission option.
• They have to tap on the + sign on the top right. The students can click on the upload submission option to upload a file from the device.
• The user can select the create text submissions to submit their assignment through the application.
• They need to check the draft box to create the submission as a draft. To finish the submission process, the students need to tap on the arrow on the top right corner.

How to Check an Assignment for Plagiarism Before Submitting It on Schoology?

When a student is submitting a paper, they should be careful about plagiarism because, for majority institutes, plagiarism is a threat to their academic integrity . So, they have strict policies against plagiarism.

Any plagiarism charges can harm a student’s career, and therefore they should try to stay away from plagiarism. When a student is submitting an assignment on Schoology, they should scan the content with a plagiarism checker to check duplicate content.

The academic plagiarism checker tools compare the document with other existing files available on the internet. The school plagiarism checker finds similar parts present in the content and mentions their source. The students can easily do proper citation and use quotation marks for the portions to avoid plagiarism. It can help them effectively submit a plagiarism-free assignment on the Schoology app.

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Deadlines sneak up fast. If you’re short on time, you can always request an extension from your professor—your request may be based on real or fictionalized reasons. Alternatively, you could submit a corrupted file (a file your professor can’t open) and make the extension appear like an unintentional, happy accident.

Asking Your Teacher for an Extension

• If you're in college or graduate school, drop by your professor’s office hours.
• If you're in high school or middle school, ask to speak to your teacher after class or set up a time to meet with them.
• If you're making up an excuse, your professor might be able to see right through your lie. It might better to skip the face-to-face meeting and email them instead. [1] X Research source

• If you are struggling with depression and/or anxiety, don’t just say “I am overwhelmed.” Instead, explain how your mental health is affecting your ability to complete the assignment. “I’ve been struggling with depression all since midterms. I’ve learned that when I feel depressed, I have a very hard time focusing on my assignments. It has been very difficult for me to sit down a complete the paper.”
• “Due to my financial situation, I had to start working this semester. My work schedule and class schedule are very demanding. I am struggling to manage both.”
• "My parents are both working overtime right now. I have been watching my little siblings for them. I am having a hard time balancing school and my responsibilities at home"
• "I am training for a big competition. My practices are going way longer than expected and by the time I get home I am too exhausted to do my work." [2] X Research source

• “May I have the weekend to complete the assignment?”
• “Can I have three days to finish my paper?” [3] X Research source

• If they say “yes,” thank them profusely and work hard to meet your new deadline.
• If they say “no,” thank them for their time and start working on the assignment as soon as you can.
• If your teacher says “yes” but attaches a grade penalty, accept the grade penalty, thank them for the extension, and work diligently to meet your new deadline. [4] X Research source

Finding an Excuse

• If you have to print out your paper, experiencing “printer problems” may grant you a few extra hours to work on the assignment.
• If you typically store all of your work on a USB Drive, tell your teacher the thumb drive was stolen or misplaced. They may give you a few days to search for the missing drive. [5] X Research source

• “I am taking the MCAT next month and have been studying for the test non-stop. As a result, the assignment for your class fell off my radar. May I have a few days to complete it?”
• I am taking the SAT on Saturday and I really need to study for my Latin subject test. Can I have a few more days on my project?"
• “I have three papers due at the same time. I am struggling to devote attention to each assignment. May I please have an extension so I can produce a paper I am proud of?” [6] X Research source

• Be prepared for your professor to ask for proof or to look into your situation. [7] X Research source

Turning In a Corrupted File

• Professors and teachers are aware of this common trick. If you get caught, you may get a zero on the assignment and/or sent to the school's administrators. Before you consider this method, explore all of your other options and check your school's policies on the matter.

• You can copy and paste text from the internet, your rough draft, or even use an old paper.

• Name the document as your professor requested.
• Save the file to your desktop.
• Click Save .

• Navigate to [ Corrupt-A-File.net ].
• Scroll down to “Select the file to corrupt” and select one of the following options: “From Your Device”, “From Dropbox”, or “From Google Drive”. If you saved the document on your desktop, click “From Your Device”.
• Locate the file and click [[button|Select}} or Open .
• Click Corrupt File . Once corrupted you will receive the following message: “Your file was dutifully corrupted”.
• Click on the download button (black, downward pointing arrow).
• Rename the document (if desired), change the location (if desired), and click Save .

• Right-click on the document’s icon, hover over “Open with” and select “Notepad”. A Notepad file will open. In addition to the filler text, you will see the document’s code (a jumble of letters, numbers, punctuation marks etc.).
• Delete a portion of the code. Do not delete it all!
• Press Ctrl + S and click Save . [8] X Research source

• Mac users will see a “Convert File” dialog box.
• Windows users will see the message “The document name or path is not valid”. [9] X Research source

• If your professor or teacher discovers you intentionally corrupted the file, you may get in serious trouble. Ask for an extension or simply submit what you have completed before you try this method. If you are doing online school just be sure to send an email explaining why and you can even make up a lie on why it wasn't turned in on time. Tell them you were stressed and had too much work to do so you forgot about it.

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• Although students see lying as the best possible way to get an extension, it’s really not! Only lie as a last resort or when the teacher absolutely won’t offer an extension.
• Try not to lie to your professors if you can help it. You may be kicked out of school for violations of the academic honesty policy or have other consequences.

• Do not submit several corrupted files to the same professor. They will catch on. Thanks Helpful 16 Not Helpful 1

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• ↑ http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/09/how-to-get-an-extenstion-on-a-paper/ask-in-person
• ↑ http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/09/how-to-get-an-extenstion-on-a-paper/plan-ahead
• ↑ http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/09/how-to-get-an-extenstion-on-a-paper/dont-ask-for-a-long-extension
• ↑ http://www.ivoryresearch.com/how-to-get-an-assignment-essay-coursework-extension/
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgC-_9ZE5WA

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If your assignment is overdue, you may be able to buy more time by asking for an extension. Talk to your teacher as soon as you can and go after class or during break when they’ll have time to listen to you. Explain specifically why you’ve fallen behind and ask if it’s possible to get an extension. For example, if you’ve been struggling with depression, you’ve had to work a job to help support your family, or you’ve had technical problems, your teacher might offer you some extra time to finish your assignment. Try not to take it personally if they say no, since the decision might be out of your teacher’s hands, and it might be unfair to other students. For more tips, including how to make a corrupted file to buy you time on your assignment, read on. Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How to submit Google Drive files to an Assignment (Students)

How do i use my google drive in schoology, install the google drive resource app.

To submit items from your Google Drive to an Assignment, you must have the Google Drive Resource App installed. Depending on the settings at your organization, you may be able to install the app yourself. Reach out to your teacher or System Administrator with any questions on this process.

• Click   Resources   from the header.
• Select   Apps from the side navigation menu.
• Click  Install Apps   under  My Resources Apps .
• Select  Google Drive Resource App   in the pop-up menu.
• Click  Install   to add the app to your resource apps.
• To connect the app to your Google account, click  Connect .

Add content from Google Drive to Schoology

Content has to be individually shared from Google Drive to Schoology before it will display within the Resource App or an assignment. To share content from Google Drive:

• Navigate to the Google Drive Resource App, and click Add Resources .
• From the drop-down menu, click  Add files from Google Drive .

Select the individual files that you want to share with Schoology.

• You can narrow your search by using the search bar, filter options, and sort options.
• Folders cannot be added from Google Drive. Select the individual files to add them to Schoology.
• Click Select to save and share your content with Schoology.

Submit a Google Drive Resource to an assignment

If your teacher has assigned a   Google Drive Assignment   to you, use the Google Drive Assignments App to submit your assignment.

If your teacher is not using the Google Drive Assignments App, you can still submit files from your Google Drive with the following steps:

• Open the assignment from Course Materials.
• Click  Submit Assignment.
• Within the  Upload   window, select  Resources .
• Click   Apps , and then   Google Drive Resource App .
• Search for your document using the search bar.
• Check the box to the left of the item you wish to upload to the assignment.
• Click   Import   and select   I mport File.

The Google Drive item will be submitted directly to the Assignment for your instructor to review.

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How do you write a letter to a friend that shows you’re a good candidate for the University of Pennsylvania? What reading list will help the Columbia University admissions committee understand your interdisciplinary interests? How can you convey your desire to attend Yale by inventing a course description for a topic you’re interested in studying?

These are the challenges students must overcome when writing their supplemental essays . Supplemental essays are a critical component of college applications—like the personal statement, they provide students with the opportunity to showcase their authentic voice and perspective beyond the quantitative elements of their applications. However, unlike the personal essay, supplemental essays allow colleges to read students’ responses to targeted prompts and evaluate their candidacy for their specific institution. For this reason, supplemental essay prompts are often abstract, requiring students to get creative, read between the lines, and ditch the traditional essay-writing format when crafting their responses.

While many schools simply want to know “why do you want to attend our school?” others break the mold, inviting students to think outside of the box and answer prompts that are original, head-scratching, or downright weird. This year, the following five colleges pushed students to get creative—if you’re struggling to rise to the challenge, here are some tips for tackling their unique prompts:

University of Chicago

Prompt: We’re all familiar with green-eyed envy or feeling blue, but what about being “caught purple-handed”? Or “tickled orange”? Give an old color-infused expression a new hue and tell us what it represents. – Inspired by Ramsey Bottorff, Class of 2026

What Makes it Unique: No discussion of unique supplemental essay prompts would be complete without mentioning the University of Chicago, a school notorious for its puzzling and original prompts (perhaps the most well-known of these has been the recurring prompt “Find x”). This prompt challenges you to invent a new color-based expression, encouraging both linguistic creativity and a deep dive into the emotional or cultural connotations of color. It’s a prompt that allows you to play with language, think abstractly, and show off your ability to forge connections between concepts that aren’t typically linked—all qualities that likewise demonstrate your preparedness for UChicago’s unique academic environment.

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How to Answer it: While it may be easy to get distracted by the open-ended nature of the prompt, remember that both the substance and structure of your response should give some insight into your personality, perspective, and characteristics. With this in mind, begin by considering the emotions, experiences, or ideas that most resonate with you. Then, use your imagination to consider how a specific color could represent that feeling or concept. Remember that the prompt is ultimately an opportunity to showcase your creativity and original way of looking at the world, so your explanation does not need to be unnecessarily deep or complex—if you have a playful personality, convey your playfulness in your response; if you are known for your sarcasm, consider how you can weave in your biting wit; if you are an amateur poet, consider how you might take inspiration from poetry as you write, or offer a response in the form of a poem.

The goal is to take a familiar concept and turn it into something new and meaningful through a creative lens. Use this essay to showcase your ability to think inventively and to draw surprising connections between language and life.

Harvard University

Prompt: Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.

What Makes it Unique: This prompt is unique in both form and substance—first, you only have 150 words to write about all 3 things. Consider using a form other than a traditional essay or short answer response, such as a bullet list or short letter. Additionally, note that the things your roommate might like to learn about you do not necessarily overlap with the things you would traditionally share with an admissions committee. The aim of the prompt is to get to know your quirks and foibles—who are you as a person and a friend? What distinguishes you outside of academics and accolades?

How to Answer it: First and foremost, feel free to get creative with your response to this prompt. While you are producing a supplemental essay and thus a professional piece of writing, the prompt invites you to share more personal qualities, and you should aim to demonstrate your unique characteristics in your own voice. Consider things such as: How would your friends describe you? What funny stories do your parents and siblings share that encapsulate your personality? Or, consider what someone might want to know about living with you: do you snore? Do you have a collection of vintage posters? Are you particularly fastidious? While these may seem like trivial things to mention, the true creativity is in how you connect these qualities to deeper truths about yourself—perhaps your sleepwalking is consistent with your reputation for being the first to raise your hand in class or speak up about a cause you’re passionate about. Perhaps your living conditions are a metaphor for how your brain works—though it looks like a mess to everyone else, you have a place for everything and know exactly where to find it. Whatever qualities you choose, embrace the opportunity to think outside of the box and showcase something that admissions officers won’t learn about anywhere else on your application.

University of Pennsylvania

Prompt: Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge.

What Makes it Unique: Breaking from the traditional essay format, this supplement invites you to write directly to a third party in the form of a 150-200 word long letter. The challenge in answering this distinct prompt is to remember that your letter should say as much about you, your unique qualities and what you value as it does about the recipient—all while not seeming overly boastful or contrived.

How to Answer it: As you select a recipient, consider the relationships that have been most formative in your high school experience—writing to someone who has played a large part in your story will allow the admissions committee some insight into your development and the meaningful relationships that guided you on your journey. Once you’ve identified the person, craft a thank-you note that is specific and heartfelt—unlike other essays, this prompt invites you to be sentimental and emotional, as long as doing so would authentically convey your feelings of gratitude. Describe the impact they’ve had on you, what you’ve learned from them, and how their influence has shaped your path. For example, if you’re thanking a teacher, don’t just say they helped you become a better student—explain how their encouragement gave you the confidence to pursue your passions. Keep the tone sincere and personal, avoid clichés and focus on the unique role this person has played in your life.

University of Notre Dame

Prompt: What compliment are you most proud of receiving, and why does it mean so much to you?

What Makes it Unique: This prompt is unique in that it invites students to share something about themselves by reflecting on someone else’s words in 50-100 words.

How to Answer it: The key to answering this prompt is to avoid focusing too much on the complement itself and instead focus on your response to receiving it and why it was so important to you. Note that this prompt is not an opportunity to brag about your achievements, but instead to showcase what truly matters to you. Select a compliment that truly speaks to who you are and what you value. It could be related to your character, work ethic, kindness, creativity, or any other quality that you hold in high regard. The compliment doesn’t have to be grand or come from someone with authority—it could be something small but significant that left a lasting impression on you, or it could have particular meaning for you because it came from someone you didn’t expect it to come from. Be brief in setting the stage and explaining the context of the compliment—what is most important is your reflection on its significance and how it shaped your understanding of yourself.

Stanford University

Prompt: List five things that are important to you.

What Makes it Unique: This prompt’s simplicity is what makes it so challenging. Stanford asks for a list, not an essay, which means you have very limited space (50 words) to convey something meaningful about yourself. Additionally, the prompt does not specify what these “things” must be—they could be a physical item, an idea, a concept, or even a pastime. Whatever you choose, these five items should add depth to your identity, values, and priorities.

How to Answer it: Start by brainstorming what matters most to you—these could be values, activities, people, places, or even abstract concepts. The key is to choose items or concepts that, when considered together, provide a comprehensive snapshot of who you are. For example, you might select something tangible and specific such as “an antique telescope gifted by my grandfather” alongside something conceptual such as “the willingness to admit when you’re wrong.” The beauty of this prompt is that it doesn’t require complex sentences or elaborate explanations—just a clear and honest reflection of what you hold dear. Be thoughtful in your selections, and use this prompt to showcase your creativity and core values.

While the supplemental essays should convey something meaningful about you, your values, and your unique qualifications for the university to which you are applying, the best essays are those that are playful, original, and unexpected. By starting early and taking the time to draft and revise their ideas, students can showcase their authentic personalities and distinguish themselves from other applicants through their supplemental essays.

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