How do I upload a file using DropBox?

1) When your file is ready to be submitted to your instructor, log on to the class web site and click on the "Drop Box" button or link.  If you haven't already done so, enter your username and password in the login screen:

2) The first screen shows a list of available drop boxes.  Each drop box is like a folder where you can put files in for better organization.  Find the proper drop box where you want to and click on its link:

3) The drop box screen shows its description and the list of files you have uploaded.  If you haven't uploaded any file yet, then you'll see the message "you have no files stored in this area" as shown below.  Go ahead and click on the "Add File" button:

4) The next screen will allow you to enter information about the file you want to upload: its name, its title, and an optional brief description of it.  First, click on the "Browse" button to find your file.

5) After selecting the file you want to upload, click on the "Open" button to proceed:

6) Next, enter a title and a brief description (optional) for your file.  When done, click the "Upload" button:

Wait until the entire file has been transferred to the server.  This may take a longer time if your file is large in size or if your Internet connection is slow.  Be patient until the server receives the entire file.  If your Internet connection drops or other problems happen, you can go back to step 1 and resubmit the file as needed.

7) Once the file has been transferred and validated by the server, you will see the message below.  If you get an error message instead, go back to step 1 and try again.

8) Click on the "Back to Drop Box" button to see your file listed on the drop box like shown below.  If you don't see your file listed, try reloading the page by clicking on the "Refresh" or "Reload" button in your browser (not in DropBox itself).

9) Come back to the drop box area regularly to check for feedback and scores (to be posted by your instructor).  Sometimes, your instructor may provide feedback directly in the file itself; in this case, you should download the file to see your instructor's comments.