PC131/PC151 MECHANICS
Dr. Brian West
Enrolling in WebAssign
(complete this by Sept 26)
note: the screencaps on the following slides are from
fall 2009…they may look slightly different now
What is WebAssign?
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WebAssign is an online tool for managing
assignments and communications in
PC131/PC151.
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WebAssign is the sole method of submitting the
weekly assignments. Its use is mandatory, so start
learning it ASAP!
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Benefits: Instant feedback, instant grading, “hints,”
paper reduction.
How to Self-Enroll in WebAssign
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Please go to the login page at
https://webassign.net/login.html
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Your Class Key is:
wilfrid 5162 0427 (PC131)
wilfrid 2130 0005 (PC151)
(you only need to enter this code once)
Click the I have a Class Key button
CLICK
HERE
Enter and Submit the Class Key
wilfrid
5162
0427
or wilfrid 2130 0005
Verify Class Information
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If the correct course and section is not listed,
check with your instructor.
Make sure you’ve registered for the correct course!
Create a New Account or Use Your Existing One
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To create an account, select the first button and
click Continue.  Do this the first time you
register
To use an existing account, select the second
button and log in using your login information.
For New Accounts, Enter Your Information
 this will already be filled out as “wilfrid”
You are free to choose any Username and Password that you wish. Your first and last
name must be identical to those found on your LORIS file. Your student ID number
IS MANDATORY.
It is imperative that you not give out your password to anyone else. Otherwise, they will
have the ability to hand in assignments in your name.
Be Sure to Remember Your Login!
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After clicking
displays.
a confirmation page
Remember this
information…it is
required every time you
log in to WebAssign
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Remember what you entered as your username
and password.
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Click
How do I Pay for WebAssign?
After logging in you may see a notice that includes
Grace Period information and payment options.
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You can
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register a code number if you have an Access Code card
-or-
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you can buy an Access Code online with a credit card.
After the Grace Period (Sept 26) you will see the
payment options and not be able to continue
without entering an Access Code.
If you purchased the required textbook (Halliday, Resnick, and Walker) at the bookstore, it
contains an access code. If you did not purchase the text, or if you purchased it from another
supplier, you will need to purchase an access code online.
Payment / Code Registration Screen
Monday, Sept. 26
What does an Access Code Look Like ?
Your access code card will look
like this
or this
How do I Reset My Password?
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After logging in, click the My Options link in the
upper right corner.
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Fill in your new Password then re-enter for confirmation.
Fill in your old Password where requested in the lower left corner.
Be sure to add an email address if none is listed.
Click Save.
What if I Forget My Password?
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If you know your username, institution code and the email
address on file for your account, you can request to reset
your password from the login page.
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Otherwise you will need to ask your instructor to reset your
password. To do this, bring photo ID to N2076J.
Student Guide
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Links to the WebAssign Student Guide are
available on your login page and after logging in.
Please read over the guide so you are familiar
with:
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How to access and open assignments
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How to submit answers to various types of questions
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How to ask your teacher for help
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How to view scores and grades
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How to find additional available resources
Need Additional Help ?
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Phone support: (800) 955-8275
8:00 am - 8:00 pm ET Mon-Fri
 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET Sun
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E-mail support: support@webassign.net
8:00 am - 11:00 pm ET Mon-Fri
 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET Sat
 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET Sun
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Please note that these support lines exist to answer your questions about the WebAssign
system. Questions about the material in PC131/PC151 should be directed to the instructor.
PC131/PC151 – Assignment Grading
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The following rules apply to all assignment questions in
PC131/PC151:
You may submit your answer to a single question, or a part of a
single question, at any time. You may log out and log in again
whenever you wish. As long as your answers are all submitted
before the deadline, your marks will be counted.
For most assignment problems, you will need to work out the
solutions on pencil and paper before entering your answers.
UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE, you have a maximum of five
attempts to solve any question part. If your answer is correct on the
1st or 2nd attempt, you receive 100% of the possible marks for that
question. If your answer is correct on the 3rd, 4th, 5th ,or 6th attempt,
you receive 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20%, respectively.
Sometimes, after one or two failed attempts, a PRACTICE
PROBLEM will be offered. This consists of the same problem, but
with different numerical values. The practice problem is not graded,
and you have as many attempts as you wish in order to solve it.
PC131/PC151 – Assignment Grading
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The following rules apply to all assignment questions in
PC131/PC151:
A syntax error in a submitted answer does not count as an attempt.
Neither does a submission that is identical to the previous one.
Numerical values shown in red are randomly generated for each
student. For these questions, a correct answer for your classmate
is not a correct answer for you! Also, keep this in mind when
consulting the answers at the back of the textbook.
WebAssign permits a degree of tolerance in your solutions, either
as a percentage of the correct answer (usually about ± 1%) or as a
difference in the least significant digit (± 1). I generally enforce the
percentage tolerance, since WebAssign sometimes doesn’t do a
very good job in determining the correct number of significant
digits. To ensure that you are within ± 1%, enter your answers with
4 digits.
Answers will become visible after the due date.
It is the sole responsibility of the students to familiarize
themselves with the WebAssign system.