Using Google Drive

You will do all your writing this semester in Google Drive. This online document creation and storage tool allows you to compose without any word processing software on your computer. The sharing feature allows you to collaborate with me and your classmates as you write your assignments and receive feedback. You can also comment and make suggestions on assignments shared with you.

In order for this tool to work for us, we will all have to cooperate, learn some new skills, and follow some rules. You might not yet know how to use it, but it won't be too hard, and I think you'll be pleased with the results!

First, you'll need a Google account. If you have a Gmail account, then you already have a Google account, so all you need to do to get started is to sign in to Google Drive! If you don't have a Google account, the easiest way to start one is to sign up for Gmail! This link will allow you to designate a username for a Gmail account.

Once you have your Google account, click here to let me know your Gmail address for signing into Google Drive.

Then, sign into Google Drive, and we'll configure some things together during class. After you sign into Google Drive, follow these steps:

1. Create a folder called Lastname.Firstname.1101.Writing.F19
2. Share the folder with me and grant me "edit" privileges (ask for my sharing address)
3. Create a document in that folder and name it Lastname.Firstname.Email.to.Dr.H.F19
4. Create another document in the same folder and name it Lastname.Firstname.My.Interests.F19
5. Create another document in the same folder and name it Lastname.Firstname.My.Goals.F19

Future writing assignments will also go in this folder with an appropriate filename. Here are examples:

• Lastname.Firstname.Paper.1.Topic.F19
• Lastname.Firstname.Paper.1.F19
• Lastname.Firstname.Paper.1.PR.for.Susan.F19
• Lastname.Firstname.Paper.1.SR.F19
• Lastname.Firstname.ARR.1.F19

Remember, if you create a document in Google Drive but forget to place it in your writing folder, I will not be able to see it.

Important: All assignments for this class must be composed and revised within Google Drive. You may not type your work elsewhere or copy and paste any text into a Google Document from another place. Also, you may not upload a finished document to your Google Drive folder. Google Drive has a revision history that keeps track of the work you do and the time you spend on a document. Make sure that your revision history is a record of the actual work and time you put into your assignments. No copying and pasting into a Google document, no matter what (even assignment instructions should not be pasted in).