0.1 Submit a Screenshot

Overview

Screenshots are a practical way to communicate a technical result, condition, or problem. In this assignment, you will use Windows' built-in Snipping Tool to capture one focused screenshot, mark it up, add your name, and submit the finished image.

1. Choose the Evidence to Capture

Open a Windows screen that contains clear, non-sensitive technical information. File Explorer or a Windows Settings page works well.

Include enough surrounding context so another person can tell what application or window is shown.
Do not include passwords, private messages, account numbers, or other sensitive information.

2. Capture the Screenshot with Snipping Tool

Press Windows + Shift + S, or open Snipping Tool from the Start menu.
Choose a rectangular snip and drag around the evidence you want to capture.
Open the captured snip in Snipping Tool so you can review and annotate it.

3. Mark Up the Screenshot

Your single submitted screenshot must include all three annotations below.

Redline: use a red pen or red shape to draw attention to one important part of the screenshot.
Yellow highlight: use the highlighter set to yellow to emphasize a different relevant label, value, or area.
Your name: add your name to the image. If your Snipping Tool version does not provide text entry, use Edit in Paint and add your name with the Text tool.

Save the finished image as a PNG file and reopen it once to confirm the redline, yellow highlight, and your name are all readable.

4. Submit Your Screenshot to Canvas

Submit the following screenshot directly to Canvas. It must be readable, include enough surrounding context to verify the evidence, and avoid unrelated or sensitive information.

One PNG screenshot captured with Snipping Tool that includes a redline annotation, a yellow highlight, and your name.