In-Chat Uploads
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Description
The In‑Chat Uploads feature lets you send assignments — essays, lab worksheets, slide decks, problem sets, and more — directly to mentorAI inside the chat. The mentor analyzes the file, provides a grade plus detailed feedback, and (when configured) forwards the score to your instructor’s gradebook. No extra portals or email attachments needed.
Target Audience
Student
Features
One‑Click File Upload
Use the paper‑clip icon to attach documents, spreadsheets, images, or PDFs right in the chat window.
Instant AI Grading & Feedback
mentorAI evaluates your submission against the instructor’s rubric and returns a score with actionable comments.
Gradebook Integration (Instructor‑Configured)
When enabled, the score is automatically recorded in your course gradebook, saving everyone time.
Iterative Review
Re‑upload revised drafts to receive updated scores and guidance before final submission.
Versatile Assignment Support
Works for essays, coding notebooks, lab sheets, slide presentations, and other file types your course accepts.
How to Use (step by step)
Open Your Mentor Chat
Navigate to the mentorAI chat for your course.
Upload Your File
Click the paper‑clip icon and select your document (e.g., Finance assignment on evaluating risk and returns).
Request a Review
After the upload completes, type a prompt such as:
Please provide me with a score for my assignment.
Send the Message
Press Send (or hit Enter).
Receive Feedback
mentorAI analyzes your work and replies with:
- Score / grade (rubric‑based)
- Strengths and areas for improvement
- Tips for boosting your score on the next draft
Revise & Resubmit (Optional)
Make improvements, upload the new version, and ask mentorAI for an updated evaluation.
Pedagogical Use Cases
Rubric Alignment Checks
Confirm your assignment meets each rubric criterion before final submission.
Citation & Formatting Feedback
Upload essays to get pointers on citation style (APA, MLA) and structural coherence.
Lab Worksheet Verification
Submit completed lab sheets to validate calculations and receive suggestions for clearer explanations.
Coding Notebook Review
Send Jupyter or Colab notebooks for code correctness, style guidance, and performance notes.
Iterative Draft Improvement
Repeatedly upload drafts to refine arguments, visuals, or data analysis based on AI feedback.
With In‑Chat Uploads, you receive immediate grading and advice, helping you spot improvements and keep your learning progress on track — all without leaving the mentorAI conversation.