> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.uflo.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Written Responses

> Explain your answer and include the supporting work

Written-response questions give you an editor for explanations, calculations, and supporting work. Follow the question's instructions about what to include.

## Write Your Response

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enter Your Explanation">
    Click the response editor below the question and type your answer. If your instructor has provided a starting response, edit or complete it as directed.

    <Frame caption="Type your explanation in the response area beneath the question.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-written-entry/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=a9d0d758c7bca999e54fdcc833cd860b" alt="Close-up of the response editor with an explanation of average speed and the + and six-dot controls visible." width="1860" height="600" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-written-entry/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-written-entry/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=9db4c00dcaebd8ad39f7f55b3f1d3c4e" alt="Close-up of the response editor with an explanation of average speed and the + and six-dot controls visible." width="1860" height="600" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-written-entry/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Include Supporting Work">
    Show the reasoning, calculations, or evidence the question requests. You can combine text with [equations](/general/tools/math-editor), [drawings](/general/tools/whiteboard), or [uploaded images](/general/tools/uploading-images). If the question asks for a document or source file, [attach it to your response](/students/assessments/questions/file-attachments).

    On a new line, open the **+ menu** and choose the tool you need. See the [editor guide](/general/tools/using-the-editor) for formatting and arranging blocks.

    <Frame caption="Use the + menu to add supporting work to your response.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-written-tools/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=c0895f6890a26a19d118875a3d7d3b57" style={{ width: "400px", maxWidth: "100%", margin: "0 auto" }} alt="Close-up of the editor’s + button and open menu, showing Math Editor, Attachment, Image, and other tools." width="744" height="1056" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-written-tools/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-written-tools/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=7e67ae6def5cffcd2118c1d0166a660b" style={{ width: "400px", maxWidth: "100%", margin: "0 auto" }} alt="Close-up of the editor’s + button and open menu, showing Math Editor, Attachment, Image, and other tools." width="744" height="1056" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-written-tools/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the Complete Answer">
    Read your response against the question. Include units, labels, and explanations where requested. Make sure any images or attachments contain the work you want assessed.

    <Frame caption="This response gives the calculation, includes units, and explains what the result means.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" alt="Average-speed question followed by a written response showing distance divided by time, 150 metres divided by 10 seconds equals 15 metres per second, and a sentence interpreting the result." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB/images/illustrations/tools-editor-written-response/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB&q=85&s=65d83fed06644e1a8d1ad93ae2e4892f" width="2460" height="1164" data-path="images/illustrations/tools-editor-written-response/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" alt="Average-speed question followed by a written response showing distance divided by time, 150 metres divided by 10 seconds equals 15 metres per second, and a sentence interpreting the result." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB/images/illustrations/tools-editor-written-response/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB&q=85&s=e026117e60d157f9ff0135fbf84f39ce" width="2460" height="1164" data-path="images/illustrations/tools-editor-written-response/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Upload work you created elsewhere instead of pasting a link to it. External links are not graded.
</Warning>

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I include work from paper?">
    Yes. [Upload a clear photo](/general/tools/uploading-images) alongside your explanation. If the photo is on your phone, use [Upload From Phone](/general/tools/uploading-from-phone).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why can't I paste my answer?">
    Your assessment may have copying and pasting disabled. Enter your response directly in the editor.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>
