Using and Submitting Documents in This Course

In order to accommodate multiple text processors and editors we provide Microsoft Word and
Adobe PDFs. In this course, whenever there are documents presented, such as readings or
worksheets, you will often see two versions.

We understand that not everyone can edit under these formats, but there are methods of using
Word and PDF formats in other text editors while preserving the formatting.

There are two recommended methods of editing presented course documents:

1. Using Microsoft Word format, you can utilize Google Docs with a Google account
(instructions below).
2. Using a PDF you can print out the document and then handwrite responses. Then
electronically scan your document so that it is available for upload to the course.

Instructions for using Google Docs for editing Microsoft Word documents:
• If you do not already have a Google or Gmail account, you will need to create one
• Download the Word file from the course prompt
• Open Google Docs

Screenshot of Google
Apps listing where you
can find Google Docs

• Click on the “Open File Picker”

Screenshot of Google
Docs where you can
open course document

• A pop-up will appear, select the Upload tab

• Select the Word file that you just downloaded from the course
• From here you can edit the Word file in Google Docs
• Now all you have to do is fill out any fields, export as a PDF, and upload to the course