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Quite often, online courses will require you to submit documents in a specific format. Some platforms will be comfortable for you; others will be very new. If you are using software or programs that are less familiar to you, make sure you take them for a test drive. Here are a few ways to consider.

Assignment Test Drive Tips:

• E-mail the document to several friends. If one or some of them cannot open your file, you have a problem. This will help you troubleshoot your file format to make sure your instructor will get a version that’s readable.
• Send a test draft to the instructor. There is nothing wrong with submitting a draft of your work early, just to make sure the instructor can take a peek to see if there is anything major wrong with it. Most instructors will appreciate that you’re thinking ahead. Just give the instructor at least 4 business days to review. You’re not the only student or class they teach; so it’s good to extend that courtesy whenever possible.
• E-mail yourself. If you’re short on time, e-mail documents to yourself to see if they look right once they are sent over the digital lines. This is not only a good test run; it’s also a nice way to backup your files in case your computer decides to die on you.