How do I set up a graded Discussion?
Start a Discussion
Click the Start a Discussion button.
Create a Discussion
Create your discussion by utilizing the following options:
- Enter your topic title in the topic title field.
- Use the Rich Content Editor to format your content.
- Create a graded discussion by clicking the Use for grading checkbox.
Set Grading Details
Type the number of points possible for the discussion in the points possible field [1]. Select the Assignment Group drop-down menu to assign the discussion to an assignment group. Set the due date by clicking the Calendar icon [3].
View Discussion
View the discussion.





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