> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.essaygrader.ai/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Uploading essays and adding source material

# Uploading essays and adding source material

### Objective
This video outlines the steps to upload essays and add source material for grading.

### For more detail
* [Step 5 - Upload essays, add source materials, and choose grading settings](https://help.essaygrader.ai/en-us/article/step-5-upload-essays-add-source-materials-and-choose-grading-settings-1nhih8j/)

${frame}[Essay and source material upload process](https://www.loom.com/embed/b735e8369d8a48c984f42714fdaf0b8b)

### Key Steps
 
**1. Navigate to Upload Screen** 0:01
* Start from the home screen.
* Select the option to upload essays manually.
 
**2. Enter Class and Assignment Details** 0:11
* Input the class name (e.g., English one).
* Specify the assignment title (e.g., Teens and Social Media).
 
**3. Select the Grading Rubric** 0:28
* Choose the appropriate rubric for grading (e.g., Expository Writing Rubric).
 
**4. Add Source Material** 0:36
* Click on 'Select Material'.
* If needed, create new material or search from the platform.
 
**5. Modify Source Materials (if necessary)** 0:44
* Click the pencil icon to edit the materials.
* Change the prompt name as needed (e.g., from S-A-1 to S-A-3).
 
**6. Upload Source Material from Device** 1:05
* Select the source material file from your device (e.g., Teens and Social Media).
* Click 'Open' to upload the file.
 
**7. Save Source Material** 1:15
* Click 'Save Source Material' to finalize the upload.
 
**8. Select Student Essays for Grading** 1:31
* Open the folder containing student essays.
* Select the essays you wish to grade.
 
**9. Start Grading Essays** 1:41
* Use the essay grader tool to begin grading based on the writing prompt and source material.

### Cautionary Notes
* Ensure all files are correctly named and formatted before uploading.
* Double-check that the correct rubric is selected to avoid grading errors.

### Tips for Efficiency
* Familiarize yourself with the rubric to streamline the grading process.
* Organize source materials in a dedicated folder for easy access during uploads.