This tutorial explains how to add source documents to an assignment in CoGrader. Source documents act as reference material for grading and feedback, especially useful in DBQ (Document-Based Question) tasks or assignments where students must cite or interpret specific texts.
Once uploaded, CoGrader will automatically use these documents as part of its grading logic, helping ensure student responses are evaluated based on their engagement with the material.
What types of documents are accepted?
PDF, which can contain pictures.
DOC files. Pictures can't be read from DOC files.
Step-by-Step: Adding and Managing Source Documents in CodeGrader
Start by Creating a New Assignment
Go to your assignment creation screen.
Under the Assignment Details section, look for the field labeled Source Documents.
Upload Your Source Document
The field is optional, but highly recommended for tasks like DBQs.
Click the pill-shaped icon with a pencil to manage your uploaded files:
Click Choose File and upload the relevant PDF file you want students to reference (e.g., primary source texts, articles, or historical documents).
Add more source documents by uploading more files (up to 10 documents)
To add content manually, click the pencil icon, then select Add manually
Enter a source name and paste your text content into the Content field, then click Submit
Alternatively, you can add source documents in the assignment screen:
Go to the assignment’s submission screen.
Below the assignment prompt, you’ll see a section for Source Documents.
Click the pill-shaped icon with a pencil to manage your uploaded files:
Add more source documents
Delete existing ones if you want to regrade without them