How do I add sources to an assignment?

This article walks educators through the complete assignment setup process in Scrible—including how to add sources, configure requirements, and monitor student progress from the dashboard.

Step 1: Create a New Assignment

1. Go to the Assignments tab.

2. If you don’t see the assignment options, click the hamburger or list icon to reveal the Assignments List.

3. Click the New Assignment button.

   1. Fill in the Basics tab with your assignment title, description (instructions), and due/close dates.

Step 2: Complete the Assignment Setup

After completing the Basics tab, continue through each tab to fully configure the assignment:

• Basics – Add the assignment title, description, and set due/close dates.

• Distribution – Choose Work Type (Individual or Group) and how to share the assignment (by class/section or using a URL/code).

• Requirements – Customize the features available in each student's Assignment Library (e.g., sources, annotations, outline, paper).

• Optional Tabs – Manage additional options such as visibility, review workflow, and collaboration settings.

  📘 For a full walkthrough of each tab and setting, check out this article.

✅ Tip: Complete all desired tabs and sub-tabs before clicking Assign. Once distributed, some settings—like included sources—cannot be changed.

Edit an Existing Assignment to Add Sources

If you want to add sources to an assignment that’s already been created or assigned:

1. Go to the Assignments tab.

2. Hover over the appropriate class/assignment.

3. Click the kebab menu (three vertical dots) next to the assignment name.

4. Select Edit.

5. Navigate to the Requirements > Sources sub-tab to add sources from your Scrible Library or as bookmarks.

⚠️ Important: You can add sources at any time, even after the assignment has been distributed. However, once a source is shared with students, it cannot be removed from their assignment library.

Step 4: Add Sources to the Assignment

1. Under the Sources tab, click the + New Source button.

2. Choose from the dropdown to either:

   • Add a source from a Scrible library: Pull from your existing sources.
   • Add a bookmark: Add a bookmarked site, such as a subscription database or a recommended source for students to use.

3. The list of sources you’ve added will appear below the + New Source button. These sources will be included in each student's assignment library.

Step 5: Final Review and Assign to Students

When ready:

• The Assign button is always visible at the top of the screen during setup.

• Click Assign to distribute the work to students.

✏️Note: If you’re editing an already-assigned assignment, all changes are auto-saved as you make them—no need to click Save.

Step 6: Monitor Student Progress

Click the assignment name from the Assignments tab to access the dashboard. It contains two main tabs:

🗂️ Overview Tab

• View the full assignment setup, including instructions, requirements, and settings.

📊 Student Progress Tab

• Displays a sortable table of all students and their progress on required elements (e.g., source count, bibliography).

• Click a student’s name to open their Scrible Assignment Library in teacher view.

👁️ Reviewing Student Work

• In the teacher view, you can see all tabs (Sources, Annotations, Bibliography, etc.) as the student sees them.

• Use the student navigation bar to move between students:

  • Use the left/right arrows to cycle through student libraries.

  • Click the student icon to open a list of students and jump to any individual’s work.

💡 This view streamlines reviewing and comparing student progress across the class.

Additional Resources

• Configuring Research Assignment Library
• How Do I Track Student Work?
• The Life Cycle of an Assignment (for Educators)