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# What is the purpose of creating an assignment?

The purpose of creating an assignment is to...

****Organize Submissions****

* Centralize student essays or submissions for easier access and management
* Help track individual student progress and performance across assignments

****Customize Instructions****

* Allow educators to set instructions tailored to the assignment's objectives
* Ensure consistent evaluation for all students based on predefined rubric metrics

****Add Source Material****

* Attach source files or reference texts that students will use to complete the assignment.
* The AI can analyze the content and evaluate student responses more accurately, ensuring a more detailed and context-aware grading process.
* Helps maintain consistency in grading by assessing how well students incorporate and engage with the provided material.

To upload the source material you can either:

* Select ****Enter text****, copy and paste the text into the box, and fill out the ****Source Name****.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/2/d/5/e2d5d6eaf9e4e800/e03abcf5-ae8d-4e0a-82fd-b66e62_1c4db4q.png)

* Choose the default setting ****Select files**** and either drop the file in the box, browse and import the file from My Device, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, or take a photo of the text by selecting on the corresponding icon. Note, the supported file types are .txt, .docx, and .pdf.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/9/6/c/396c9e9979ac240/d020236e-832d-4d78-a854-914250_1xyiwra.png)