How to submit an assignment

Before you submit an assignment make sure you have the correct version of the file in an accessible location on your computer. Check that you have given each file a reasonable length file name in the format specified in your course.

Note: Most courses use blind marking, which means the marker does not know your identity when marking your submission. Please see the step-by-step guide How to make your assignment anonymous.

If the file is too large it will produce an error when you try to submit – for solutions and guidance see My file is too large what do I do?

If you are using an iPad to submit an assignment please see Using an iPad to upload files.

To submit your assignment you will need to:

  1. Upload your file, and
  2. Accept the authorship declaration
  3. Submit the file for marking

Please watch this short video demonstration of how to submit an assignment or scroll down to access instructions for your type of course.

Click on the titles below to see written instructions for your course type.

How to submit an assignment for a short online course via Portal

  • Go to the relevant assignment submission page from the link on the course homepage or via Activities > Assignments.
  • Scroll down and click Add submission.
  • Upload the file you want to submit (either drag and drop or use the File picker to locate the file).
  • Click Save changes.
  • Check at this point that the file you have uploaded is the correct version you wish to submit for marking.
  • When you are ready, click Submit assignment.
  • Read the authorship declaration and tick the box to confirm you have read, understood and complied with the statement.
  • Click Continue.

Your assignment has now been submitted for marking and you will receive an email to confirm that we have received it.

If you realise you have submitted the wrong file, you will need to email the Online Courses Office at onlinemarking@conted.ox.ac.uk to request permission to retract and replace your submission. Permission to do this will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.

For a more detailed step-by-step guide to submitting an assignment, please see How to submit an assignment: Short online courses.

How to submit an assignment for an award-bearing course via Study or Canvas

Before you begin make sure you know the total word count for your assignment and if your course uses blind marking make sure your name doesn’t appear anywhere in the assignment, file name or document properties. Please see the step-by-step guide How to make your assignment anonymous.

If you are submitting more than one file, please note that all files need to be uploaded at the same time, DO NOT click submit before you have uploaded ALL files into the submission box. If you do, only the first file will be accepted and you won't be able to add more.
  • Go to the relevant assignment submission page from the link on the course homepage, or via Activities > Assignments.
  • Scroll down and click Add submission.
  • Upload the file(s) you want to submit (either drag and drop or use the File picker).
  • Enter the word count of your assignment.
  • Click Save changes.
  • Check that the file(s) you have uploaded are the correct version you wish to submit for marking.
  • When you are ready, click Submit assignment.
  • Read the authorship declaration and tick the box to confirm you have read, understood and complied with the statement.
  • Click Continue.

Your assignment has now been submitted for marking and you will receive an email to confirm that we have received it.

For a more detailed step-by-step guide to submitting an assignment please see How to submit an assignment: More help for award-bearing courses via Study and Canvas.