Steps to Create an Assignment in Canvas

Navigate to the course Module to which you would like to add an assignment. Select the plus sign (+) to add an assignment.
Select the dropdown arrow and select Assignment.
Select "Create Assignment", give the assignment a Name, and select "Add Item".
The assignment will appear in the module. An instructor may want to move the newly created assignment closer to the resource link that students will need to click on to complete the assignment.
Select the assignment and select "Edit" to add instructions for the students.
Add instructions for your students to successfully complete this assignment. An example has been provided.
Scroll down to Submission Type. Select the drop-down arrow and choose Online.
Check the box next to File Uploads.
Select "Save" or "Save and Publish" if you are ready to publish this assignment to your course.

See: How will students submit an assignment through Canvas? (coming soon!)

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