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The title page is the first page of your dissertation or thesis and includes the title, your name, the degree you are pursuing, your university's name, and the submission date. Follow your university's specific guidelines for formatting the title page.

Choose a cover page and replace the sample text with your own

On the  Insert  tab, in the  Pages  group, click  Cover Page .

Click a cover page layout from the gallery of options.

After you insert a cover page, you can replace the sample text with your own text by clicking to select an area of the cover page, such as the title, and typing your text.

If you insert another cover page in the document, the new cover page will replace the first cover page you inserted.

To replace a cover page created in an earlier version of Word, you must delete the first cover page manually, and then add a cover page with a design from the Word gallery.

To delete a cover page inserted with Word, click the  Insert  tab, click  Cover pages  in the  Pages  group, and then click  Remove Current Cover Page .

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Assessment: Assignment Coversheets

Common questions, student help.

Assignment coversheets are no longer required if submitting an individual assignment via Gradebook; unless specifically requested by the Course Coordinator, as Gradebook will automatically create the coversheet for you.

• when submitting in hard-copy (paper-based submission)
• for group assignments. Each group member must sign the cover sheet.

For Internal students

• Internal student assignment cover sheet (Rich Text Format, 85.3KB)
• Internal student assignment cover sheet (Word, 37.5KB)

For External students

• External student assignment cover sheet (Rich Text Format, 88.6KB)
• External student assignment cover sheet (Word, 38.5KB)

For group assignments

• Group assignment cover sheet (Rich Text Format, 92.8KB)
• Group assignment cover sheet (Word, 43.5KB)

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Submitting Assignments Using Turnitin

Turnitin is integrated within myunisa to uphold academic integrity by identifying non-original content in your assignments and to protect your intellectual property. here's what you need to know about using , turnitin for your submissions., when is turnitin used.

• Selective Application : Turnitin is not used for all assignments. It is applied selectively for certain modules or types of assessments. If your assignment requires Turnitin, this will be indicated in the assignment details.

Accepting the End User License Agreement (EULA)

• Mandatory Acceptance : If Turnitin is used for an assignment, you will be prompted to accept the Turnitin EULA. Accepting this agreement is crucial as it allows the system to check your submission for originality and protects your submitted work from being plagiarized by others in the future.

How to Submit Assignments with Turnitin

• Submission Process : You do not need a separate login for Turnitin; it is fully integrated with your myModules and myExams. Simply go to the specific module on myModules, find your assignment, and upload your submission as usual. The system will guide you through accepting the EULA and completing your submission.

Report Unavailable: Unable to generate a report, check that the file has enough text and that it is of the correct file type.

Error: A problem occured with the file. Resubmit the file or contact student support.

Result: Indicate the percentage originality.

• Originality Report : After submission, Turnitin will generate an Originality Report. This report will show a percentage that represents the similarity index of your work compared to other sources. This percentage helps identify how much of your work matches content from other documents, including internet sources, previous submissions, and academic publications.

Important Notes

• Draft Submissions : You can submit draft versions of your assignment to check the preliminary Originality Report. This allows you to make necessary revisions before your final submission without affecting your originality score.
• Permanent Record : All submissions are stored permanently on Turnitin to ensure that future submissions do not mistakenly flag your original work as plagiarized.

This integration of Turnitin in myModules aims to support your academic journey by providing a tool that encourages original writing and ensures fair academic practices. Always ensure to adhere to the guidelines set forth for each assignment and utilize Turnitin as a resource to help maintain your academic integrity.

Your Guide to Submitting Unisa Assignments

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Submitting multiple-choice assignments via myUnisa

• Log on to your myUnisa account
• Go to 'More Sites'
• Select the module's site
• Click on 'Assignments' 
• Find the assignment you'll be submitting
• Click on 'Submit'
• Enter the total number of questions for your assignment in the Number of Questions field.
• Click on the radio button [the small circle] that corresponds to your answer for that question.
• Click on the Continue button to submit your assignment.

Submitting written (text) assignments online

• Go to 'myAdmin'
• Click on 'Assignment Submission'
• Select the file to be submitted
• Submit assignment

Or you can:

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Submitting written (text) assignments via Post

• Complete assignment
• Print out assignment
• Make sure all your details are on the cover sheet
• Compile and place in a Unisa envelope provided

Students will then have to make use of either a courier or submit their assignment at a regional office of Unisa. For more information pertaining to offices and postal procedures,  click here

Things to remember when submitting

• It is important to complete cover sheets correctly. They should have the following completed: your student number, the course code, the assignment number, student's intials and surname, student's address, unique number, cell phone number.
• Check for any mistakes before submitting as no requests to cancel assignments submitted via myUnisa will be accepted.
• Make sure your student number appears on the assignment.
• With MCQs, you can click on Clear Form to remove all your selections and start from new if you want to restart the assignment.

You will only be allowed to resubmit your assignment under the following conditions:

• The resubmit button is available
• The assignment has not been mark
• The due date has passed
• Make sure that your student number appears in your assignment text. For word processor files, it is a good idea to have a header on each page with your student number, course code, assignment number, etc.

There are three ways to check that your assignments have been successfully submitted:

• When you submit an assignment, you will receive a clear status message. If the message reads "Assignment received in good order", your assignment has been successfully received by Unisa.
• You will receive a receipt with a unique track and trace number on submission.
• Your list of assignments for each module on myUnisa will be updated immediately after the successful submission of an assignment.

Good luck with those assignments and don't procrastinate them either!

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How to Submit a UNISA Written Assignment on MyUNISA

At Together We Pass we are always looking for ways to help UNISA students. You can find a tutorial below on “How to Submit a UNISA written assignment on MyUNISA”. We explain the process in a simple, step by step manner that is easy to follow.

Find out how to submit a multiple choice assignment on MyUNISA here .

• Click on the module tab you would like to submit an assignment for.

If you cannot see your module in the tabs; use the drop down box

Once you have selected your module; Click on assignments in the menu to the left

You will be taken to a page that looks similar to the one below

You can use the key below to make sense of the table above

• If your assignment is not listed you should click on the link below

Read the instructions and follow the prompts

• If you need help; click on the link for step-by-step instructions such as the ones below

How to submit a UNISA written assignment on myUNISA

Find the module code.

1. Find the module code of the assignment you want to submit in the Course column

2. Find the corresponding number of the assignment, e.g. 2 in the Ass.No. column

3. Click on the Submit link in the Action column next to the assignment number

Step 1: Load assignment file from your PC to myUnisa

4. Click on the Choose File button next to File Name

5. In the Choose File dialog box, select the file you want to upload, and then click Open

6. Select the correct program format from the File Format drop-down list (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PDF etc.)

7. Click on the Continue button.

Step 2: Verify the file details for final submission of your written assignment

Use this step to verify that you are uploading the correct file to the correct course and assignment number.

8. Click on the Continue button to submit your assignment file. If you do not click Continue, no submission action will take place.

9. Large files will take longer to upload than small files. Please be patient after you have clicked Continue.

10. If the wrong details, e.g. file name, appear on the screen, click Back to restart the file upload process.

Step 3: Assignment submission report

This is your proof that your assignment was submitted. It is advisable to print this page for your record purposes.

11. Click on the Return to Assignment List button to go back to the Assignment overview screen.

Watch the video below which shows you how to prepare, format, complete & submit your assignments.

Watch the video tutorial below on H ow to Submit a UNISA Written Assignment on MyUNISA

Written by Kurt Wyngaard

Last updated: April 15, 2018

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17 thoughts on “How to Submit a UNISA Written Assignment on MyUNISA”

Hi My ENN1504 Assignment 1 I resubimit the above assignment on a wrong format , when I want to resubmit again the column was written closed. What must I do to open the resubmit again. Please I need help. Thank you

Unfortunately if it’s closed, then you are unable to resubmit your assignment.

Same here.Yes I agree its been closed ,but the assignment is not due yet.

please help my assignments are not due yet, but there is no submit options they all closed… why is that?

My assignment has been returned as it is a read only pdf document. Please assist on how it should be changed so that it can be marked. Thank you.

Right-click on your PDF assignment and head onto Properties. Once there, make sure that the Read-only box is cleared. Once done, click on apply and your assignment should be marked.

What can I do after I convert my assignment to PDF which page can I send on or I good on email My

Once you’ve completed converting your assignment to PDF, there are prompts on your myUnisa portal which will direct you on where to upload your assignment.

Remember to name your assignment properly so that it can be easily identifiable.

I’m trying to submit my assignment it says error it can’t find the name

Did you receive help ..I have the same issue

Me too have got a problem I submitted the wrong assignment in assignment ,tpn2601 n if I want to resubmit the correct one ,there in the assignment section ,it says it is closed while the due has not yet arrived.there is only the view button .pls help

What do I do, if I want to submit an assignment but it keeps telling my file is too big to upload?

Assignments 5 and 7 I can’t find them

I submitted my written assignment and I got an email confirming my submission but when I click the view button it says blank😭.. Can so help me

I’ve trying to submit my assignment but when i press “choose file” it does not refer me to my files what could be the problem?

Hy I fail to submit written assighment I rly need help

I’m also struggling to submit my written assignment, can someone please help me this one it’s my last chance.

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