In your file, type this sentence "This is my practice essay.". The file name must end in .doc, .rtf, or .txt. Please avoid using .docx format. You will receive 15 points towards your grade if you successfully submit your file by 5:00pm on Friday, April 15.
To submit your essay, logon to the smartsite.ucdavis.edu page for the course. Click on the link in the left hand column that says "Assignments". On the new screen that opens up, under the words "Assignment Title", click on "Essay 1". When the next screen opens, click on "Add Attachments". When the next screen opens, click on "Choose File". Find and select your essay file on your computer and click on "Choose". Wait for your file to upload and appear in the list "Items to attach". Then, click on "Continue". On the next screen that opens, click on "Submit". The next screen will say "Submission Confirmation" and you will be sent an email indicating successful submission. Print or save a copy of the Submission Confirmation screen and the confirmation email you receive.
It is your responsibility to double check the Assignments area of smartsite.ucdavis.edu to be sure that your essay was submitted properly. Don't wait until the last minute to do this assignment. If you can't get the essay to submit from your home computer, go to one of the campus computer labs and try to do it from there. If you are having trouble with the procedure, it is best to first ask one of the campus computer lab monitors to help you. Then, if you are still having a problem, let your TA know. If you cannot get your essay submitted through smartsite.ucdavis.edu, email your essay to your TA.
This is the first year the class has used SmartSite and I would appreciate an email (bbwesterdahl@ucdavis.edu) if these instructions are not clear with your suggestion as to how to reword them.