Turn on SafeAssign DirectSubmit functionality – 3900.121

Impact: Administrators
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The DirectSubmit feature allows instructors to submit papers directly to SafeAssign for originality checking, even outside of student assignments. With this update, administrators have the ability to manage faculty access to DirectSubmit based on institutional preferences. By default, DirectSubmit remains available, ensuring seamless access to SafeAssign’s plagiarism detection capabilities.

DirectSubmit includes the following functionalities:

  • Instructors can delete submitted items.
  • Mobile app callbacks improve integration.
  • A new column provides direct links to download original submissions.
  • A workflow for suggesting URLs enhances content comparison.
  • Grading icons now align with updated design standards.

Instructors

If DirectSubmit is available, instructors can delete submitted items, access original submission downloads, and benefit from consistent grading icons. These enhancements streamline the workflow and improve usability.

If an institution adjusts DirectSubmit access, faculty will not have access to this feature. Only administrators can manage this setting.

Administrators

Availability: Available for all Ultra courses.

Activation: None needed.

Configuration: Administrators can manage access to DirectSubmit using a feature flag. By default, DirectSubmit remains available, but administrators can adjust access based on institutional needs.

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