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  1. Open Response Questions

    Open Response questions allow you to create short-answer, essay-style questions in Smartwork; the answers are usually a few sentences but can be longer. You can review and grade these responses after the assignment’s due date has passed, and you t...
  2. Deleting an Assignment

    Smartwork allows you to permanently delete premade and custom assignments from your assignment list. Hide All Answers Deleting a Premade Assignment 1. To delete a premade assignment, click Delete next to the premade assignment. 2. An...
  3. Frequently Asked Questions

    This page contains a list of frequently asked questions about Smartwork. If your question does not appear here, please visit the W. W. Norton service desk via the link at the bottom of the page. Hide All Answers Can Smartwork grades be m...
  4. Numeric Entry Question Type: Tolerances & Significant Figures

    Most questions in Smartwork are set to grade with a +/-2% tolerance, although specific questions may be authored with a larger tolerance. Any number within that tolerance window is accepted as correct regardless of the number of sig figs, however ...
  5. Getting Started as a Student with Smartwork

    Smartwork is an online, self-graded homework system that provides students with interactive, engaging content. Smartwork works on computers and tablets, and integrates with the Norton Ebook Reader and other Digital Toolkit products. This page prov...
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

    This page contains a list of frequently asked questions about Smartwork. If your question does not appear here, please visit the W. W. Norton service desk via the link at the bottom of the page. Hide All Answers What are the system requirem...
  7. Smartwork Adaptive Assignments for General Chemistry

    Adaptive chemistry assignments guide you through customized pathways of material until you attain mastery of learning objectives selected by your instructor. You will be presented with a series of questions that encompass those learning objective...
  8. Economics Graphing Tool Directions

    Reviewing the graphing tool directions below will help you understand how to use each tool correctly.   Hide All Answers Tips to Get Started Read and understand the directions before submitting your graphing attempt. If your attempt is...
  9. Chemical Equation Question Type

    Chemical Equation Module The Chemical Equation Module (CEM) allows students to enter chemical formulas as well as partial or complete chemical equations. The screenshot below shows an example of a CEM question. The CEM is highlighted by t...
  10. 2D Molecule Drawing Module - General Chemistry

    2D Molecule Drawing Module The 2D Molecule Drawing Module (MDM) allows students to draw chemical structures or reactions as answers to Smartwork questions. An example of an MDM problem is shown below. Depending on your screen resolution or yo...