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# Setting up your first assignment

# Setting up your first assignment

### Objective
This video outlines the steps to create and grade an essay using the the EssayGrader platform.

### For more detail
* [Step 3 - Set up your first assignment](https://help.essaygrader.ai/en-us/article/step-3-set-up-your-first-assignment-1edzglp/)

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### Key Steps
 
**1. Expand the Navigation Bar** 0:00
* Locate the left-hand side navigation bar.
* Click to expand the navigation options.
 
**2. Create the Assignment** 0:10
* Find and select the option to create your classroom.
* Click on the assignment to set it up.
 
**3. Start Grading** 0:15
* Click on the 'Start Grading' button to begin the grading process.
 
**4. Select a Rubric** 0:22
Choose a rubric for grading:
* Select from 'My Rubric'.
* Create a new rubric.
* Choose from the available examples on the platform.
 
**5. Choose Source Materials** 0:31
* Select any source materials or reference materials needed for grading.
 
**6. Upload Student Work** 0:43
Upload student essays using one of the following methods:
* Copy and paste the text into the platform and add an essay name.
* Upload directly from Google Drive, OneDrive, or your device.
 
**7. Start Grading the Essays** 0:52
* After uploading the essays, click on 'Start Grading' to begin the evaluation process.

### Cautionary Notes
* Ensure that you have selected the correct rubric before starting the grading process.
* Double-check that all student work is uploaded correctly to avoid grading errors.

### Tips for Efficiency
* Familiarize yourself with the available rubrics to save time during the selection process.
* Use bulk upload options if grading multiple essays to streamline the process.