Student Guide to Assessment Systems and Online Submissions
This page provides links to the submission guides of the most widely used digital assessment systems/tools. You'll also find tips on submitting online assessed work and related assessment guidance.
Tips on submitting assessed work online
If you have been asked to submit assessed work online/take part in an online test, here are some tips to help you successfully submit your work. We've also included some trouble-shooting steps for you to try if you're having difficulty.
Having trouble submitting my online assessment/test - what should I do?
Find out what you you should do and how you can get help if you are having trouble submitting your online assessment/test.
AI and Assessments
This page explains the University’s approach to the use of Generative AI in assessments. Read on to find out how the rules apply to you. Guidance on the three-tier categorisation for using Generative AI (Gen AI) in assessments, and how to acknowledge use of generative AI tools in your work is also included.
Assessment Tools: Submission Guides
Links to the submission guides of the most widely used digital assessment systems/tools are provided below. If you are not sure which system/tool guide you should read to understand how to submit your work, check the information you have been given by your tutor. The assessment system/tool you will use is dependant on your course, and method of assessment chosen by your tutor. If you are looking for specific guidance, don't forget you can search this site.
Assignment (Blackboard)
Your tutor may assign you Blackboard Assignments, learn how to find and submit a Assignment.
Discussion (Minerva)
Your tutor may ask you to contribute to Discussions where your contribution is graded, learn where to find Discussions, and how to contribute to them.
Gradescope
Gradescope is a tool that allows you to submit a number of different assessment types, including handwritten work and computing code. Learn how to submit a Gradescope assignment.
Journal (Minerva)
Your tutor may assign you a Journal where your contribution is graded, learn how to find your Journal and add entries.
PebblePad
PebblePad is an e-portfolio system for logging and evidencing achievements, experiences and skills. Learn how to submit assessed work in PebblePad
Test (Blackboard)
You tutor can set different types of questions (e.g. multiple choice, fill in the blanks) for you to complete using Blackboard Test. Learn how to find and submit a Test.
Top Hat
You tutor can set different types of questions (e.g. multiple choice, fill in the blanks) and discussion topics within Top Hat for you to complete during an online time limited assessment (OTLA). Learn how to take an OTLA in Top Hat.
Turnitin
Turnitin is a submission service designed to detect and prevent plagiarism and support online grading. Learn how to submit assessed work in Turnitin.
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