When setting up module assessment details in RISIS, Programme Administrators are required to select the desired ‘Mode of Submission’.
Once RISIS-Blackboard integration is implemented, the Mode of Submission will dictate what is created in Blackboard.
In some cases e.g. for in-class tests and presentations, there are several Modes of Submission available. These exist to allow academics flexibility in deciding how marks and feedback are provided. To choose the correct Mode of Submission for these types of assessment, administrators will need to liaise closely with Module Convenors.
The following pages provide guidance on what each Mode of Submission entails.
| Type of Submission | RISIS Mode of submission |
| Electronic Document (Individual) Essays and other text-based assignments |
Turnitin |
| Electronic Document (Individual – Blackboard) Essays and other text-based assignments, where Turnitin is not suitable e.g. large files, multiple files |
Blackboard assignment |
| Electronic Document (Individual – Blackboard – rolling deadlines) Essays and other text-based assignments, where Turnitin is not suitable e.g. large files, multiple files; and where separate groups have a different deadline. |
Blackboard Assignment (rolling deadlines) |
| Electronic Document (Group Work) | Blackboard assignment (group) |
| Digital Submission Linking to work created and stored on an external platform |
Turnitin |
| Presentation (Individual) – Blackboard | Blackboard presentation/ performance |
| Presentation (Individual) – Turnitin | Turnitin presentation / performance |
| Presentation (Uploaded or Verbal feedback) | Blackboard presentation / performance – manual feedback |
| Presentation (Group) | Blackboard presentation / performance (group) |
| Physical Entity Submission Physical hand-in of artwork, models, Lab books etc. Feedback provided via Turnitin. |
Turnitin physical entity submission |
| Physical Entity Submission (Group) | Physical entity submission (group) |
| Physical Entity Submission (Non-electronic) Physical hand-in, feedback provided offline or via Blackboard. Includes in-class tests completed on paper. |
Blackboard physical entity submission – non electronic |
| Video assessment (Individual) | Video assessment (Individual) |
| Video assessment (Group) | Video assessment (Group) |
| Duplicate submission (Turnitin) Typically for dissertations when both an electronic and printed copy is required |
Turnitin duplicate submission |
| Duplicate submission (Blackboard) To be used in exceptional circumstances only e.g. to support staff with reasonable adjustments |
Blackboard duplicate submission |
| Blackboard Journals | Blackboard journal |
| Blackboard Portfolio | Blackboard portfolio |
| Blackboard Test | Blackboard test |
| Blackboard Wiki | Blackboard wiki |
| Blackboard Blog | Blackboard blog |
| Blackboard discussion forum | Blackboard discussion forum |
| Multipart submission | Multipart submission |
| Flexible assessment pattern | Flexible assessment |
| Gradescope | Gradescope coursework |
| Other For use where no other appropriate mode of submission is listed e.g. Maple TA, Campus Pack |
Other |
| Externally hosted assignment (Study abroad) | Externally hosted assignment |
| Exams scripts (centrally bookable exams) | Hard copy – hand written (exams only) |
Page last updated on September 5, 2022 by andyturner
