Completing Web Site Assignments

(from Vista Help Menu)

To complete a Web site assignment, you must submit a ZIP file containing linked HTML files that create a Web site. You are given instructions on whether to complete the assignment by yourself or to collaborate with a group of Students. If you work with a group, your group must submit one assignment, so you must coordinate with other members. All members of your group will receive the same grade for the assignment.

You must specify a start page for your Web site. You must also use relative links to link all pages. Relative links use relative paths. Relative paths locate files referenced in HTML documents instead of using a Uniform Resource Locator (URL). Relative paths establish one point of reference for other files. The point of reference is known as the root folder. Because relative links use relative paths, you can link files in the same folder by referring to file names.

Warning: Your attached files must be compatible with the software used by your Section Instructor, or he or she will not be able to view them.
  1. From the Assignments screen, click the Inbox tab.
  2. Locate the assignment that you want to complete and click its title. The Edit Submission screen appears.
    Tip: You can also view the assignment by doing the following:
    1. Click the ActionLinks icon next to the assignment title. A menu appears.
    2. Click Edit. The assignment appears.
  3. Read the assignment instructions.
  4. Note the due date and whether you should complete the assignment by yourself or with a group.
  5. If your Section Instructor included attachments, view them by clicking the file names.
  6. If you submitted the assignment previously, view any comments for your last attempt under Most Recent Comment. If you want to view all comments, including your own, click View Previous Comments. The Comments on Assignment pop-up window appears.
  7. If you want to use the HTML Creator to complete your assignment, select On. The HTML Creator appears.
    Note: Depending on administrator settings, the HTML Creator may not be available.
  8. In the Submission text box or HTML Creator editing area, enter text for your assignment.
  9. Attach a ZIP file that contains linked files:
    1. Under Select ZIP file, click Add Attachments. The Content Browser pop-up window appears.
    2. Do one of the following:
      • If the files are on your computer:
        1. Click the My Computer icon. Your computer's file browser or the Upload Files from Your Computer screen appears.
        2. Locate and select the files. The files are attached.
      • If the files are in WebCT, locate and select the files. The files are attached.
  10. Select the start page for your Web site:
    1. Next to Start Page, click Set Start Page. The Select Start Page pop-up window appears, displaying the files that are in the ZIP file.
    2. Select the file containing the start page and click Select. The start page is set.
  11. If you want to preview the start page, click Preview. The start page appears in a pop-up window.
  12. If you want to add a comment for the person who is evaluating your assignment, enter it in the Add Comment text box.
  13. Either save or submit your assignment: