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Submitting Assignments on the VLE

Available resources to assist with students during their time at University.

Submitting assignments on the VLE

Written assignments like essays and reports are usually via the module's Learn Ultra (Blackboard) VLE site. Submission points will usually be located in the Assessment section of the module site.

There are three main types of submission points:

  • Ultra Assignment
  • Turnitin
  • Gradescope

Find out more about each in the boxes below.

General submission advice

  • Find out where the submission point is far in advance of the deadline.
  • Don't submit assignments on a mobile device.
  • Read the guidelines carefully - check the deadline, file type requirements and other information so you know what you need to do

These guides are relevant to most assessment submissions via the VLE:

Learn Ultra Assignments

Ultra Assignments:

  • are usually used for digital written work (ie. typed), but can also be scans of handwritten work, slides etc.
  • are mostly used for Formative assignments (useful for developmental feedback on your work), but can be used for non-anonymous Summative assignments (count for a grade).
  • can be used for individual and group assessments
  • usually have an that icon looks like a cartoon checklist with a black outline.

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Make sure that you make note of any specific instructions from your department, eg. which file type to use, if you can/should upload multiple files, file orientation etc.

See the demonstration video and detailed written guide below for instructions on how to submit your work. 

TurnItIn Assignments

TurnItIn assignments:

  • are used for digital written work (ie. typed).
  • are used for most Summative assignments (that count towards your grade).
  • display the blue TurnItIn logo; it's blue and is an arrow pointing into a rectangular outline.

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See the demonstration video and detailed written guide below for instructions on how to submit your work. If your assessment is anonymous, make sure to remove your personal details from the file (guide available above).

Gradescope Assignments

Gradescope Assignments:

  • are used in some specific assessment scenarios, such as submitting scans of handwritten work or programming assignment files.
  • can be Formative or Summative.
  • have the Gradescope logo; it’s a teal colour and looks like a bar chart

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If you need to submit a Gradescope assignment, you will receive assessment-specific instructions via your department.