Guidelines for Reasonable Scans

FILE SIZES: Your file sizes should meet the following guidelines:

• Quizzes (2 - 4 scanned pages) - should be less that 1 MB.
• Homework (4 - 6 scanned pages) - should be less than 1.5 MB
• Exams (7-8 scanned pages) - should be less than 2 MB

CLARITY:  If it can't be read, it can't be graded!  Lighting makes a difference. Good handwriting makes a difference! Click on the following sample links below to compare with the files that you plan to upload:

• Unsatisfactory - can't read it because it is blurry, poor contrast, poor handwriting.
  • Unsatisfactory Example - This is NOT ACCEPTABLE!
• Unsatisfactory - can be read but if all ssignments were like this it would give me a headache! Be legible! Make sure your scans have good contrast!
  
  • Unsatisfactory Example - This is NOT ACCEPTABLE!
• Much Better - well done, easy to read.
  • Good Example 1
  • Good Example 2

ONE FILE:  Submitting several files for a single assignment can be confusing for instructors and for you when it comes to grading and feedback.

• Merge all of your files into one file.  Either insert smaller images into a Word document (see above), or merge all of your separate pages into one .pdf file (see below).
• Make sure that all pages are portrait rather than landscape oriented and that none of your pages are upside down!
• Make sure all the pages scanned properly so that nothing is missing! You should also make sure that ALL of the pages that you submit include your name. Usually the header or footer is a good place!
• If you are going to be submitting your file to Canvas, you will want to find the appropriately labeled Canvas assignment or quiz for your assignment and follow the steps in Canvas to submit your work. If your instructor has provided instructions, be sure to follow those instructions.  Contact your instructor if it is unclear where your assignment should be sent.