Jul 09 2008
Don’t Forget Your Name
It still amazes me how many students forget to put their names on their assignments. So, it’s worth taking the time to review this important element.
Name reminders:
- The message boards spoil students. The message boards (or threaded discussion areas) are the only places that automatically stamp your name by your entry. For the most part, other areas of the class will require you to put your name clearly on your documents/submissions.
- Hiding your name. When students do include their names, they often place them in difficult places like the very end or in the header only. Be clear with where you put your name. Usually, the top, left corner is just fine.
- Document and file names. It’s great to put your name as part of the file name; however, don’t stop there. Remember to put your name at the top of the document itself. Once opened, an instructor usually wants to see it all laid out clearly and professionally within the document.
Instructors might have specific format requirements that are particular to the class. So be sure to follow those closely. But these general guidelines will keep you from wasting your instructor’s time and draining his/her patience. Properly identifying yourself and your documents are simple ways to show that you’re a top-notch professional in all that you do.
