1. Intro to Graded Submissions

Joshua Smith

Jun 11, 2026

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NOTE: The Assignment Feature has been renamed to Graded Submissions. Please be aware that some terminology, labels, and screenshots throughout the document may still reference the previous name, submission. We are in the process of updating all related content to reflect the new terminology. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.

The Graded Submission Feature enables learners to create and submit longform responses to a provided question or prompt or the learner can upload a file. Depending on submission configuration learners can self-grade a submission obtain a final score or feedback on their submission from a user with submission grading permissions. This means that you or someone from your team will grade learners submissions. BenchPrep does not offer grading services.

To learn what permissions are required to grade submissions click here.

BluePrint functionality supports the custom grading roles created in Console.
To learn how to create a custom role click here. A user with a custom Console grading role will have the ability to claim submissions, provide feedback, and submit a final score to students. To learn what permissions are required to grade submissions click here.

Submitting an graded submission to a grader sends the submission to a human user with an applicable custom role that enables them to use grading tools in BluePrint to evaluate and grade the submission.
Submitting the graded submission for feedback is similar to sending a first draft to an editor. If a learner submits an submission for feedback, the grader does not need to provide scores, but should provide commentary to help the user flesh out their submission. After feedback is provided, a learner has the option to submit the submission again, either for feedback or for a grade. Submitting an submission for a grade means that the grader must provide a score, and the user will not be able to resubmit the submission afterwards - this is their final draft.

Learner Experience

Quick Points

How To Configure

Based on the submission’s configuration, learners can submit an submission or upload an submission for feedback, for a grade (score), or a learner can self-grade their submission.
Submitting an submission for self-grading gives the learner access to the submission rubric/grading criteria for them to judge their own work.
Learners submitting the submission for feedback is similar to sending a first draft to an editor.

If a learner submits an submission for feedback, scores do not need to be provided, but commentary should be given to help the user flesh out their submission.
After the grader provides their feedback, the learner has the option to submit the submission again, either for feedback or for a grade.
Submitting an submission for a grade means that score needs to be provided, and the learner will not be able to resubmit the submission afterwards - this is their final draft.

Enabled at the course level via BluePrint.

BluePrint > Courses >select Course > click the drop down carrot for Course Details > click on Configuration > enable submissions

submission Configuration

Written Submission	Learner prepares a written response to the submission Prompt.
File Submission	Learner uploads a file in response to the submission Prompt. Supported file types are .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .pdf., .ppt, .pptx, .heic, .mp3. Maximum file size of 25mb.
Name	Title of the submission.
Introduction	Instructions for the user on how to use the platform to write and submit their submission.
submission Prompt	The question or topic the user’s response should address.
submission Instructions	A shorter version of the submission prompt for the user to reference while writing. When a user minimizes the submission prompt, they will see only the submission instructions.
Solution	The submission rubric/grading criteria.
submission Time	Unlimited - no time limit to complete the submission. Users will see a Time Elapsed indicator to show time spent within the submission module. Timed - specify a max submission time to allow learners to complete the submission (in minutes). If set, learners will see Time Elapsed as well as Total Time remaining.
Grading Type	Manual (Submitted to a Grader). Self-Graded (Graded by the User). Custom Grading - select only if your platform is integrated with an external grading system. (Possible for Written Submissions only.)
Feedback Submissions	Choose Yes or No to indicate whether the submission is eligible for feedback prior to submitting for scoring (only visible for Manual grading type).
Scoring	Choose Percentage or Numerical Range to designate the Scoring value for the Default Overall trait as well as any additional traits you want to create. A trait is a set of gradable criteria for feedback or score, such as “punctuation” or “clarity of argument.” Score Range is not displayed for Percentage scoring. NOTE: At least one additional submission topic trait is required for Self-Graded submissions.
Additional submission Trait Topics	Fill out Trait Name. Set Score Range (if scoring is set to Numerical Range).
submission Grading Category	Fill out submission Grading Category to define the submission and ensure it is reviewed by appropriate Graders (optional field visible for Manual grading type only). Using submission Grading Categories enables submissions to be grouped by defined criteria and ensures only graders authorized to grade that category can claim and review the submission.

To Configure submissions in BluePrint click here.

submission Configuration

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