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# How do I add or edit points for assignments?

 Up-to-date information about editing points for an assignment can be found in the Canvas Instructor Guide. Follow the link below:

[H](https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10145-415254240)[ow do I add or edit points for an assignment?](https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10145-415254240) from Canvas Instructor Guide

CTL has also published a self-paced [online course on Assessing and Grading Students](https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/56930). Follow the link to enroll.

For further information, here is the general link to [Canvas Instructor Guide](https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10460).

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