Using Hypothesis as a Student

Hypothesis allows students to annotate readings from within Canvas.

Hypothesis Support for Students

Hypothesis provides support directly to students via their Help website.

Users can:

• Access the extensive and growing knowledge base
• Request help directly by creating a support ticket

Other ways to get help:

• Email support@hypothes.is
• Request help directly from inside Hypothesis by clicking "?" and then "New support ticket."

• You can find detailed information on submitting a support ticket to Hypothesis in their support article on How to Send Us Your Environmental Information.

Instructions for Students for Using Hypothesis?

Hypothesis is easy to use, but you will need guidance the first time you use it. Here are some resources:

• A student guide to using Hypothesis in Canvas
• Annotation tips for students

Key Things to Remember about Hypothesis

• It will automatically save your progress as you use Hypothesis to annotate, highlight and tag. There is no need to press any additional buttons.
• Annotate/highlight as little text as possible. Focus on the specific word or phrase you want to define or explain.
  • Note: You can annotate a word or phrase within someone else's highlighted area.
• Be sure to give it a moment to save before you leave the assignment page.
• There is no submit button for the assignment. Whatever notes/comments are saved to the annotation will be graded after the due date.