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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="GradeGuru is a knowledge sharing network where college students can publish their course notes, study together, build their academic reputations and earn rewards. Students can access information free of charge to help aid their study efforts.
When you share your study materials on GradeGuru, you earn Points every time someone else uses them. The better your notes and your ratings the more points you get. Notes are accessed by their peers on the site. Points can be redeemed for cash, gift cards and donations to worthy causes. The popularity of your notes and your ratings, also determines your status in the community as a Bronze, Silver or Gold Guru. Visit our Gurus section to learn more.
They say that two heads are better than one; we've taken that principle and believe that through collaboration, students can all reach their academic potential.
We aim to help students everywhere ensure that they are studying the right information and that they have not missed anything vital, without violating academic standards or impinging on academic ethical principals.
However, GradeGuru is not just a passive platform: we actively reward contributors for helping others, so everybody gains something from the site!
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="It seems like only yesterday that we performed our extensive research with students on campus, which demonstrated to us the efficacy of collaborative learning. Out of this, the idea for the site was born.
GradeGuru is a fairly new site and through a series of upgrades, we offer all kinds of features that make registering, search, uploading and earning faster and easier.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="GradeGuru's founder wished that something like this site had been around when she recently undertook her graduate degree. Then she thought: why not make it happen? So she spent days in discussions with other students, fleshing out the idea and debating the merits of what, how and why GradeGuru should be launched (our thanks go out to all of you who helped make GradeGuru what it is today and will be tomorrow).
Emily is the brains behind the site and coordinator of all things GradeGuru, and Kevin is the brawn. Kevin will be your first point of contact should you have any questions you want answered. But hey, contact us any time; we'd love to hear from you! The team at GradeGuru prides itself on turning students' wants and needs into reality - we can't get enough of your input, feedback and ideas and we will give it our all to make it happen. This site really is 'by students for students', so feel free to be a part of its future.
Luckily enough, GradeGuru is also supported by one of the world's largest educational publishing companies, McGraw-Hill - so rest easy, this is not a flash in the pan, slap-stick one-man-band of a site... we are serious about making GradeGuru a success and sharing the wealth with our members.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="GradeGuru can provide you with content that is relevant to your studies, with notes that are specific to your school, classes and professors. It will not just give you more 'stuff' to wade through, but the 'right stuff', targeted to your specific assessments and classes for maximum grade impact.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="We reward those who contribute to our site - if you are prepared to help your peers, GradeGuru is prepared to go out of its way to help you. It works like this: share your notes... that's all you need to do! Then as other members of the community use your notes, you will earn points that you can cash in for LOTS OF COOL STUFF on your My Rewards page. Our vision is to have something for everyone - from gift cards at your favorite stores to internship and job interview opportunities.
Since GradeGuru is a meritocracy, the amount you get rewarded will be determined by how good your peers think your notes are, and how often they use them. The better the notes and the more they are viewed, the more points you get. In addition, GradeGuru, in its role as a fair and just arbitrator, will monitor your total points behind the scenes, making sure you are adequately compensated for your commitment to the site. If we think you are being under-rated, we may well hit you with a \"random act of points kindness\" to boost your balance. After you upload and other members start checking out your notes, you can track your points on your My Rewards page to see just how much your notes are being appreciated.
We also know that financial rewards are not always the most valued way of saying thank you and think recognition can be just as important. That's why we have introduced a way to acknowledge generous and academically exceptional students with Guru Status. The more positive feedback and the higher the ratings your notes receive, the better your standing will be on GradeGuru for all the world to see. Remember that top company recruiters also look at the site, so as a contributor with Guru Status, you are an instantly identifiable graduate with outstanding credentials.
Finally as a contributor, you can put your notes and thoughts out there for other students to see and comment on. Through GradeGuru's community feedback system, you could not only receive praise for your efforts, but also useful feedback to help you learn, understand, or look at things in a new way.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="The website is free to register, free to browse, free to upload and free to recruiters who are looking for clever graduates for jobs and students for internships. In case you missed that... it's FREE! So why not register and have access to the site's full functionality?
";
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="No. GradeGuru does not promote or in any way endorse plagiarism. We intend to raise the benchmark for coursework, not level it. Our site is about giving students recognition, ideas and suggestions for successful study, not about copying the answers and finding short cuts.
To combat potential plagiarism of our content, we have partnered with TurnItIn, the leading anti-plagiarism tool used by half a million professors. If a student tries to hand in work from our site as their own, consider them busted.
On top of that, our Academic Advisory Committee, made up of five professors from around the country, is working closely with us to ensure that ethical standards are being met.
Students have long been confronted with opportunities to plagiarize and infringe copyright law, from the advent of web 2.0 and sites like Wikipedia, dating back to the first mass printed material. As ever, it behooves students everywhere to act ethically and use the materials at their disposal to enrich their learning experience, not circumvent it. Using GradeGuru is no different. Unethical students will unfortunately always find a way to get around putting in the hard work.
GradeGuru stands against plagiarism in all its potential forms, including students copying GradeGuru content and handing it in as their own and uploading content to GradeGuru that is not legitimately their own. With support from TurnItIn, we hope to prevent these outcomes. Furthermore, we expect that the vast majority of students will use GradeGuru as intended and encourage their peers to do the same through the self-policing feedback tools provided on the site. In addition, it's part our Community Standards, so anyone who does try and plagiarize will be breaking the GradeGuru rules.
We are as keen as you are to avoid unethical behavior taking place, so if you have any suggestions or further questions, please
contact us.
We hold our members to the expectations outlined in our Community Standards document. We require, for example, that our members do not to cheat or break the law and that they treat other members and their work with respect. If users violate any of our Community Standards, they will be banned from our site. Period.
We monitor our site to the extent that is possible, and invite all members to participate in keeping GradeGuru \"clean\" by reporting any disrespectful content or unethical behavior to our team, with an email to
reportdisrespect@gradeguru.com.
We at GradeGuru are realistic and know that unethical students will unfortunately always find a way to get around putting in the hard work. To the extent that is humanly and technologically possible, we plan to block plagiarism in all its forms, including preventing students copying GradeGuru content and handing it in as their own and prohibiting students from uploading content that is not legitimately their own. To this end, we are working with TurnItIn, the leading anti-plagiarism tool, as well as our Academic Advisory Committee to ensure that standards of ethics are being met.
We are as keen as you are to avoid unethical behavior taking place, so if you have any suggestions or further questions, please
contact us.
Legally, we need a Privacy Policy to dictate what we as a website are going to do with any information you provide on the site. We have no intention of doing anything underhand or sneaky with your information, but it is there so that everyone knows exactly where they stand. Click
here to view the GradeGuru Privacy Policy.
There is a link to our Community Standards at the bottom of every page of the GradeGuru site. Alternatively you can click
here to view our Community Standards.
If you feel that another member has violated our community standards, please contact us at
reportdisrespect@gradeguru.com.
We'd love to hear from you, with both good news and bad, so please contact us. You can email us at
contactus@gradeguru.comWe would be thrilled to hear that you want to contribute to the future direction of GradeGuru. Please email us at
improvethesite@gradeguru.comIf you have found some helpful content, we're sure your classmates would appreciate a heads up - why not do them a favor? In addition, you earn more rewards when other members use your notes, so the more people you tell about the site, the better your rewards! You'll get 50 points if you refer a friend who registers and 50 more points if they share their notes. That's 100 points for every person you refer! To be fair, your friends will also receive the same amount. Just be sure they include your school email in the registration field that says \"Friend's Uni. Email.\"
Basically, you can help your friends and earn more rewards! Let the world know through our
Invite a Friend page.
To invite a friend, just click on the 'Invite a Friend' link at the bottom of our pages. Input your friend's email address, and we will send them an email with a link to the site so they can register and take advantage of all that GradeGuru has to offer.
You can share a specific set of notes with friends in a bunch of different ways.
Use our share tools and send notes to your friends via email, Facebook, Twitter, Digg, you name it! Just click on the file name of the notes you want to send, and then click on the share icon. You can send the file link using any platform you choose. If these were your own notes, you'll get more points for doing so!
";
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Although you can view up to 50 notes without ever logging in, registration opens up another dimension to the site for our users in terms of functionality...and it is free! Some of these privileges include uploading, rating and feedback \- and of course you also need to be registered before you can accrue points, points which can be exchanged for our amazing
rewards and begin to earn status.
Registering with GradeGuru is simple and completely FREE. The registration process includes just a few simple steps:
- Step 1: Go to the homepage and click on the 'Join' button
- Step 2: Complete the quick registration form and click 'Sign up now'.
- Step 3: You can start searching and uploading immediately, but you'll need to click on the activation link in your email to enable all your account's cool features.
- Step 4: ...There is no step 4, that's it!
You can now begin using all the full benefits and functions that GradeGuru has to offer!
GradeGuru is a site by students for students, so we would like to ensure our members are current or recent students - that is why we would rather you used your university email address when registering, if you have one. You can still register if you don't have a university email, but your site experience will be different. We also ask for your university details in order to best personalize your GradeGuru experience to you.
Just so you know, registering with your Facebook account is the way to go because you'll get great visibility on your notes. Your friends will see in their Facebook feed every time you upload notes. Imagine all the extra points from the traffic to your notes.
Your username should be a nickname that will uniquely identify you on GradeGuru. We recommend that you select a username that is simple and easy to remember.
Please be aware that other users will see your user name, so if you do not want to be identified in person by your peers, please do not use your real name. Your username can be a valuable asset and one that will be associated with your ratings and status, so you will want to keep it for the long term.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest19')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="You may have chosen a username that has already been registered by another user. Try adding extra numbers or letters at the end of your chosen name. Alternatively, you may have included characters that cannot be used in a username - these include < > { } [ ] ~ ^ | so please remove them and try again! If you are still having problems, you can always
contact us.
GradeGuru is a site created by students for students, so we would like to verify that our members are university students. On the other hand, we believe that recent graduates and experts in their fields can have a lot to offer GradeGuru, so we have made a university email preferred, not mandatory. That way other valued site citizens can also be a part of GradeGuru.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest21')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="We will use your university details in order to create the optimal site experience for you. We want to make using the site as easy as possible for you and we do that with the details you provide us with at registration. It saves you time and effort repeatedly filling in your details when you want to search or upload a file and will enable you to find the 'right stuff' for you.
You can read our
Privacy Policy to learn more about how GradeGuru will use your information and respect your privacy.
We require that you agree to our T&C's so that you know what you can expect from GradeGuru and so that we can be sure we have stated our expectations of you upfront. We take our Community Standards very seriously and expect you will too please. Click
here to view our Terms and Conditions.
The email may show up in your junk or bulk mail folder so check there too please. Alternatively, perhaps your inbox is full? If so, please make some room in your inbox by deleting some emails and contact us at
help@gradeguru.com so we can resend the link to your email address. Your email may not arrive instantly, so please be patient and give it 24 hours. If the link still hasn't arrived after this period, contact us.
GradeGuru requires that every member have a unique email address. If you do not believe you have ever registered with us, you might find someone else has used your email address - have you shared your email address and account password with someone else? Has your account been \"broken into\"? Unfortunately you will need to use a different email address, but we recommend investigating this. If you have further concerns please
contact us.
To log in to your GradeGuru account, please go to our homepage, click login, and input your username and password.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest26')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Please check you are entering your username and password correctly. These fields are case sensitive so ensure your Caps Lock is not on. If you still can't log on, please contact us at:
help@gradeguru.comClick 'Login' on the homepage, then click the 'Forgotten Username' link on the login page. Enter your email address in the relevant box and click on 'Submit'. Your username will be emailed to the email address you provided and you can then log in as normal.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest28')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Click 'Login' on the homepage, then click the 'Forgotten Password' link on the login page. Enter your email address in the relevant box and click on 'Submit'. Your password will be emailed to the email address you provided and you can then log in as normal.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest29')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="You can register with your email when you first sign up as a member. We ask that you use your university email address to register. You can also choose a preferred email address - your preferred email will be the one GradeGuru uses to contact you with relevant site information. You can update your preferred email on the 'My Profile' page (which you can find in the menu bar at the top of the Homepage).
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest30')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Click on the 'My Profile' tab at the top of the homepage. You will see your account settings and be able to change your password. When you have changed your password, don't forget to click 'Submit' or your changes will not be saved.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest31')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="We advise that you always log out before closing your browser window to exit GradeGuru. You will find a log out link on every GradeGuru page. If you do not log-out, your session will be timed out if it is inactive for a prolonged period of time and you will be logged out automatically.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest32')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Your account contains the information about you, as a student, that GradeGuru needs to maximize your site experience. In the 'My Profile' section you can change your password and other details. You also need to ensure that you keep your information up to date; you will need to change your current year as you go through your course. This will enable us to continue tailoring the site to meet your needs.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest33')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="There are two ways you can see your account details:
- Click on the 'My Profile' tab on the top menu bar to see all of the information you have provided to GradeGuru. Note that only you and GradeGuru have access to this information - it is not visible to other members.
- As soon as you contribute notes to the site, other users will be able to view a very limited set of information about you - just enough so that they can understand the context for the notes. If you click on your own username anywhere it appears on our site (e.g. next to a file you have contributed in the search results window) you can see exactly what other users will see.
Simply enter the new values in the 'My Profile' page (which you can access from the top menu bar), and click on the 'Submit' button.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest35')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="This is an opportunity for you to tell your fellow members a bit about what makes you tick. Whether you choose to tell everyone about why you chose your course, what you want to be when you \"grow up\", your reasons for living, or your favorite type of food, it's a chance for you to give your peers some insight into your world when they click on your username.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest36')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="This is a pictorial representation of your status on GradeGuru- please see the
status section to find out what yours means!
Your preferred email is the email you decide you would like GradeGuru to use for all site related correspondence. If you do not add an email address in here, we will use the university email address that you registered with to contact you.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest38')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="We need your personal details so we can send your rewards to you, leave them blank if you want, but if we can't contact you, we can't reward you! Refer to our
Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal details.
My Messages is a GradeGuru-based message box that serves two key purposes:
- It allows GradeGuru to communicate with you about site-related issues. For example, we will let you know when your notes have been successfully uploaded on the site.
- It allows other users to request notes from you, if you fit what they are looking for. That way, you know an opportunity to earn points is just around the corner. To protect your privacy, we do not allow members to contact you directly or to post messages directly to your account. GradeGuru does the match-ups behind the scenes so you are not inundated.
You can see the full listing of all messages you have received by clicking on My Messages on the top menu bar. You can also delete messages from your inbox in this page.Go to the 'My Profile' page, and click on the 'Close Account' link at the bottom of the page.
If you are interested in closing your account, please
let us know why so we can address the issue.
Status is a measure of your dedication to the GradeGuru community. GradeGuru feels that it is important to recognize students who are prepared to help others, which is why we have implemented this member status system. Members who have contributed useful, well rated notes and who have been recognized for this by other users, will accumulate points on our site and thus elevate their status.
In addition, it is our intention that recruiters and people \"worth impressing\" will look to GradeGuru to find the top students in each discipline. As a member with status, you could be one of these highly sought after recruits.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest42')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="When you join the site you are of course a 'member'. As soon as you contribute your first set of notes, you become a 'newbie' and get a star because GradeGuru and your peers are grateful for the notes, but you are only just starting out. It is only once your fellow students start expressing their gratitude for your notes in the form of good ratings, that you will begin to be recognized as a Guru, in one of the following ways:
| The ultimate accolade as the top ranked guru of the GradeGuru site with the most highly used and rated notes. The reigning genius of all genii! | | A prized status that means you are playing with the big boys, or girls, as may be the case. Basically, there is no denying your academic prowess. | | You are an inspiration to your fellow students and others aspire to your knowledge of your subject areas. | | You are amongst the top students in your discipline and deserve acknowledgement for your superior scholarship and contribution to your peers’ success. | | You are a GradeGuru contributor and are on your way to Guru status! | | You are a site member but as yet have not uploaded any content so get uploading! |
| |
|
In addition, If you are the top rated user for your discipline you will achieve 'Discipline Guru status' whereby you will be recognized for your discipline expertise! GradeGuru will recognize the top ranked gurus and universities based on ratings, contributions and our objective calculations about the collective performance of the members from each university.
Your status is a form of peer recognition and, we think, priceless. Our top gurus will be sought after by recruiters looking for talented students in their respective discipline. The Discipline Guru is the ultimate expert on the site in their given area, regardless of University, and we think that is pretty impressive! We know that grades differ a lot from university to university and preconceptions of universities can be incorrect. We want GradeGuru to be the true, fair and impartial barometer of university reputations everywhere.
Your status is also important as it marks you out as a reliable source when leaving comments, feedback or uploading more notes.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest44')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="We have implemented an impartial, objective system that calculates and immediately updates your status. GradeGuru has put a lot of thought into what it takes to be a successful student and moreover what it means to be good at helping others. Above all else, we think that what your peers think matters. For that reason peer feedback and ratings will count towards your status.
We recognize our most active site contributors by awarding them three types of Guru Status badges, which are Bronze, Silver and Gold. Badges will appear under your picture on your profile. Each Guru Status group comes with a set of career building privileges that will grow throughout the semester as we continue to establish partnerships with companies and organizations.
Gold Guru:
- In the top 10% of site contributors in terms of points earned
- At least 10 notes contributed
- Average rating of 4 stars or higher
- Privileges: Greater visibility as a thought leader in your academic field, an opportunity to be featured on your school page, internship and career mentorship opportunities.
Silver Guru:- In the top 20% of site contributors in terms of points earned
- At least 10 notes contributed
- Average rating of 3 stars or higher
- Privileges: Greater visibility as a thought leader in your academic field, an opportunity to be featured on your school page.
Bronze Guru: - In the top 30% of site contributors in terms of points earned
- At least 5 notes contributed
- Average rating of 3 stars or higher
- Privileges: Greater visibility as a thought leader in your academic field, an opportunity to be featured on your school page
Newbie:- Contributed at least 1 note
Your status will be instantaneously updated so you will know on a minute by minute basis where you stand.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest46')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="To keep things objective, your status will be calculated by the site based on a mathematical algorithm. If you think we have made an error, please click on the contact us hyperlink at the bottom of every page and send us an email so we can investigate. We will be a fair arbitrator and, as always, we are happy to take your input and comments on board. We do however need to make a decision that is fair to all members and our decision is final.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest47')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Users will control their status by contributing great notes - the higher the quality and number of notes you give, the better your status will be!
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest48')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="It means the GradeGuru members from your university have collectively earned the most points on the site - kudos to you for selecting a great university where learning and success go hand in hand and where students understand the value of helping each other surpass expectations
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest49')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Contribute lots of high quality notes... then get your peers using the site and giving feedback and ratings. You can send out invites from our
Facebook fan page to help spread the word, or email friends directly through
Invite a friend.
Whenever a member rates your files, a link to that member's profile will be displayed. Click on the member's username to open their profile. There you will be able to see information about them, for example, which university they are at, which degree they are studying and even which files they have uploaded.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest51')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Right now to find another member you need to know their GradeGuru username. If you know your friend’s username, you can go to our
advanced search page and type the username in the username search box. This will return the files this user has shared. Their username will appear as a hyperlink and you can click on that link to see their profile page. (Please note we will soon be implementing a broader search function to allow you to more easily find other members, but for now this is it.)
When you open the file the contributor's username is available as a hyperlink. Click on the link and you will be taken to the contributor's public profile and be able to see more information on their course, university, status and when they joined.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest53')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="If you have any interest in contacting a specific user, we regret to inform you that that functionality and the requisite security standards are still under development (the site is just a BETA at the moment). For now, please email us at
contactus@gradeguru.com with your email address, the username of the member you wish to contact and your message and we will pass it along.
The more information you give in the search input boxes, the more accurate the results will be, so try to be specific in what you ask for and fill in as many fields as possible. We will help you with your selections by making suggestions as you start typing. If you can't find what you are looking for, try making your search broader by limiting keywords or searching all schools.
These are our suggestions on how to find what you are after:- Keywords: Input any words that you want to appear in the document you are looking for. We will match your input against the words in the document and also the topics each contributor has told us their notes cover.
- Input the discipline area you are interested in, e.g. psychology, nursing, accounting, marketing, etc...
- Qualification: Choose the level of notes you are looking for, e.g. if you are taking a bachelors degree and are interested in seeing notes from students at your level, select your degree type. If, on the other hand, you are interested in more advanced notes, you might want to search for master's level notes.
- Year Level: Input your year level if you are looking for notes from students studying at your level to be sure you get a direct class match.
- Specific type: Select the context for which you need these notes. For example, are you looking for study guides or lecture notes?
Once you submit the search, you can also sort your results by course to find notes specifically contributed by your fellow classmates, or by rating to list notes in \"quality\" order as determined by GradeGuru's members.Go to the search page and enter any of the relevant values for the specific notes you are looking for. For example, input the file name in the keywords box and/ or keyword terms you know are contained within the file, input the university that the notes came from and the discipline they cover.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest56')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="![\"pen\"/](\""+contextUrlPathStatic+"/images\/img_faq_pen.gif\")
This means the notes are handwritten and have been scanned in for the benefit of other members. The contributor of each set of notes is responsible for indicating if their notes are handwritten, so if pen symbols are shown in error or missing, please don't shoot the messenger!
GradeGuru lists the results in order of relevance versus your search and measures of quality. You can then sort the results yourself by university, qualification and course, contributor and rating by clicking on the hyperlinks at the left side of the page. You can see if the notes are handwritten or digital by looking for the pen symbol on the handwritten notes. Click on a filename to open the notes that look most relevant to you.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest59')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="If you couldn't find what you were looking for, your search may be too specific and you may wish to try and remove some of the search filters to broaden your search. Alternatively, you can ask for notes directly from your peers, using our 'File Request' system.
A file request is a message that gets sent out to other key users to let them know you are looking for specific notes. It may be that users have the documents you are after, but have not uploaded them to our database. The file request allows you to communicate this to only applicable members.
To request a file, you need to log-in and click on \"Make Request\" button on the homepage, or the \"post file request\" link on the search page. Then all you need to do is fill in the form to specify what you are looking for.
The system will only target students on your specified courses at the relevant universities, studying the relevant modules and will send them a file request which they will see when they log in. Those members will then, at their discretion, upload notes to meet you needs, so please check back every few weeks for new notes. In future, GradeGuru will be bringing you ways to track your requests and see if anyone has responded to your specific needs with quality notes.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest60')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Click on the 'My Contributions' tab in the top menu bar to see a list of all of your contributed notes. Alternatively you can enter search terms that are relevant to your notes to see how and where your notes will appear in the results page.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest61')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Access to GradeGuru notes is completely free. We even let you browse up to fifty files before you have to register, which again, is free. Once you have found the types of files you are looking for, just click on the file name of the notes you think might be of interest.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest62')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Viewing files is free - you can't ask for cheaper than that!
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest63')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Click on the file name hyperlink from anywhere on the site to open that file.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest64')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="When you find a file you want to download, click on the file name hyperlink: If the file opens within the GradeGuru page, you can use the menu bar within the view pane to save the file to your local machine. If GradeGuru prompts you to Open, Save or Cancel, select Open or Save to download the file.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest65')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="When you open the file you will see two buttons below the view pane: 'save file' and 'save to my folder'. If you click 'save file' you will be given the option to download the file to your computer.
If you click 'save to my folder', the file will be saved within your 'My Folder' section on the site. (Note you must be logged in to use the 'save to my folder' function.) This is an area of your account where you can store notes for future use... basically a favorites list of notes. Saving files to My Folder will enable you view your favorite files again quickly and easily without having to search for them again or download them. Files will stay in My Folder until you remove them so you can come back to them as often as you like.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest66')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="When you open a file you will see the share icon. If you click on it, you can share via email, Facebook, Twitter, you name it! This is a great way to get other people looking at your specific notes, which means more points for you. And what do points mean?...Rewards!
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest67')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="When you find a file you want to print, click on the file name hyperlink: If the file opens within the GradeGuru page, you can use the menu bar within the view pane to print the file. If GradeGuru prompts you to Open, Save or Cancel, select Open or Save to download the file and then print the file as you normally would.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest68')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="The notes on the site are for reference use only. Do not exploit the generosity of others, the notes are not to be copied or handed in as your own. That would be blatant plagiarism, unethical and illegal.
Our anti-plagiarism partnership with TurnItIn helps track if students are submitting work from GradeGuru that does not belong to them. So please respect the community!
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest69')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="If when you open a set of notes and they do not look quite right or you experience errors, you may not have the necessary version of the application to open the file. Please take a look at the extension of the file you are attempting to open (that is, the three letters after the dot in the file name). Then check out the table below for that file extension and click on the link to the right to download the FREE application upgrade for your computer.
Once you have downloaded the upgrade for FREE, please try opening the file again. If this still does not solve the problem then please do not hesitate to contact us, and let us know which file you are having trouble with.
| | Mac | .pdf | Acrobat Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .pdf | Acrobat Plugin for Windows | | Mac | .ra, .ram | RealPlayer Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .ra, .ram | RealPlayer Plugin for Windows | | Mac | .ppt | PowerPoint Plugin for Mac | | Mac | .xls, .doc, .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .rtf, .txt,.wpd, .wps,.xml | Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive Plugin (11.2.1) | | Mac | .mov, .wav, mp3, .mpeg | Quicktime Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .doc, .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .rtf, .txt,.wpd, .wps,.xml | Word Viewer 2003 Plugin | | Windows | .xls | Excel Plugin | | Windows | .ppt | Powerpoint Plugin | | Windows | .VSD, .VSS, .VST, .VDX, .VSX, .VTX | Visio 2007 Plugin | | Windows | .wps | Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users | | Windows | .jpg, .bmp, .gif, .png, .psd, .tif, .avi, .mpg, .wmv, .asf, .mov | Picasa Plugin (images and movies) | | Windows | .mpeg, .wav, .mp3 | Windows media player |
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If on the other hand, you already have the appropriate application, but are still having problems viewing the file, or the notes look kind of strange, it might be because you do not have the latest version of the necessary application. Try downloading the plug-ins below and see if that helps:
| | Mac | .pdf | Acrobat Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .pdf | Acrobat Plugin for Windows | | Mac | .ra, .ram | RealPlayer Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .ra, .ram | RealPlayer Plugin for Windows | | Mac | .xls, .doc, .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .rtf, .txt,.wpd, .wps,.xml | Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive Plugin (11.2.1) | | Mac | .mov, .wav, mp3, .mpeg | Quicktime Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .doc, .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .rtf, .txt,.wpd, .wps,.xml | Word Viewer 2003 Plugin | | Windows | .docx, .docm, .doc | Compatibility Pack for Word, 2007 (you will need to have at least word 2003 or a 2003 viewer to use this. Word 2003 viewer) | | Windows | .ppt | Powerpoint 2007 Plugin | | Windows | .xls | Compatibility Pack for Excel 2007 (you will need to have at least excel 2003 or a 2003 viewer to use this. Excel 2003 viewer) | | Windows | .VSD, .VSS, .VST, .VDX, .VSX, .VTX | Visio 2007 Plugin | | Windows | .wps | Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users | | Windows | .jpg, .bmp, .gif, .png, .psd, .tif, .avi, .mpg, .wmv, .asf, .mov | Picasa Plugin (images and movies) | | Windows | .mpeg, .wav, .mp3 | Windows media player |
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If you experience complications when you attempt to open a set of notes, it may be because you may not have the necessary application to open the file. Please take a look at the extension of the file you are attempting to open (that is, the three letters after the dot in the file name).
Then check out the table below for that file extension and click on the link to the right to download the FREE application for your computer. Once you have downloaded the upgrade for FREE, please try opening the file again.
| | Mac | .pdf | Acrobat Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .pdf | Acrobat Plugin for Windows | | Mac | .ra, .ram | RealPlayer Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .ra, .ram | RealPlayer Plugin for Windows | | Mac | .ppt | PowerPoint Plugin for Mac | | Mac | .xls, .doc, .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .rtf, .txt,.wpd, .wps,.xml | Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive Plugin (11.2.1) | | Mac | .mov, .wav, mp3, .mpeg | Quicktime Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .doc, .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .rtf, .txt,.wpd, .wps,.xml | Word Viewer 2003 Plugin | | Windows | .xls | Excel Plugin | | Windows | .ppt | Powerpoint Plugin | | Windows | .VSD, .VSS, .VST, .VDX, .VSX, .VTX | Visio 2007 Plugin | | Windows | .wps | Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users | | Windows | .jpg, .bmp, .gif, .png, .psd, .tif, .avi, .mpg, .wmv, .asf, .mov | Picasa Plugin (images and movies) | | Windows | .mpeg, .wav, .mp3 | Windows media player |
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If on the other hand, you already have the appropriate application, but are still having problems viewing the file, or the notes look kind of strange, it might be because you do not have the latest version of the necessary application. Try downloading the plug-ins below and see if that helps:
| | Mac | .pdf | Acrobat Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .pdf | Acrobat Plugin for Windows | | Mac | .ra, .ram | RealPlayer Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .ra, .ram | RealPlayer Plugin for Windows | | Mac | .xls, .doc, .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .rtf, .txt,.wpd, .wps,.xml | Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive Plugin (11.2.1) | | Mac | .mov, .wav, mp3, .mpeg | Quicktime Plugin for Mac | | Windows | .doc, .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .rtf, .txt,.wpd, .wps,.xml | Word Viewer 2003 Plugin | | Windows | .docx, .docm, .doc | Compatibility Pack for Word, 2007 (you will need to have at least word 2003 or a 2003 viewer to use this. Word 2003 viewer) | | Windows | .ppt | Powerpoint 2007 Plugin | | Windows | .xls | Compatibility Pack for Excel 2007 (you will need to have at least excel 2003 or a 2003 viewer to use this. Excel 2003 viewer) | | Windows | .VSD, .VSS, .VST, .VDX, .VSX, .VTX | Visio 2007 Plugin | | Windows | .wps | Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users | | Windows | .jpg, .bmp, .gif, .png, .psd, .tif, .avi, .mpg, .wmv, .asf, .mov | Picasa Plugin (images and movies) | | Windows | .mpeg, .wav, .mp3 | Windows media player |
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Open the notes by clicking on the filename link. At the top of the notes page you will see a link to 'View note details' which will give you a wealth of information provided by the contributor about these specific notes.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest72')
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else if(quest=='gg_New_quest73')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Open the notes by clicking on the filename link. Just under the area where the notes are displayed, you will soon see a list of the most recent reviews given for these notes. To view all reviews given to a set of notes in GradeGuru history, click on the 'View all feedback' link.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Ratings are a way for users to provide feedback on notes they have seen and used. They also give other members a \"heads up\" on the quality of the notes with a universal rating system. In turn, this will allow the contributor to review the comments and suggestions and perhaps make adjustments to improve their own understanding.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Without ratings, it wouldn't be as easy to see which notes are better than others. To make it easy for you to see what is an excellent, good and not-so-great set of notes, the ratings system will give a scale for you to compare content on the site. You will also be able to sort your search results by rating to make finding exactly what you are looking for easy. If you have found someone's notes useful, reward them with a good rating!
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Your 'My Contributions' page shows you a summary of your contributions, the ratings your notes have received and any feedback given on your files.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Click on the \"my ratings\" tab in the top menu bar to see all ratings and feedback you have given to other members' notes.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="You can request that a rating be removed from one of your notes by contacting us with your username, filename and the rating/comment you wish to be removed.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="To leave comments, suggestions and ratings, click on the file name link for the set of notes you wish to comment on - once the notes open you will see a section below the view pane to input your rating and comments. Don't forget to click on the 'Save' button to make sure your comments are included! Note, you need to be logged in to give a rating/feedback comment. We strongly advise that you make your comments as constructive as possible so that the contributor and other students that look at the notes can benefit from your addition. GradeGuru will not tolerate disrespect and any users found leaving offensive comments will be banned from the site.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="You are able to leave comments on your own notes, so if you wish to respond to a feedback comment, please just insert your own comment in addition. Please note that all comments are public!
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Giving feedback is an opportunity to say thank you to the contributor and make constructive comments or suggestions that the author may not have considered. It can be extremely helpful to have a new perspective from an external source and we want our site to be all about students helping their peers to optimize their grade potential.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="GradeGuru will not allow offensive content on the site under any circumstances. If you come across something you think is disrespectful, whether it relates to your notes or those of fellow members, please click on the 'report disrespect' link at the bottom of the page and give us enough information about what you have experienced so that we can trace the content and remedy the situation. Your help in keeping GradeGuru \"clean\" is hugely appreciated!
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Criticism can be hard to take, but when it is given in good faith and with tact, we advise you try to interpret it as constructive input and use it to help improve your grades. If you are being targeted unfairly, please contact us and we will do our best to investigate and make an impartial decision on an intervention. If, on the other hand, you receive feedback that is offensive, this is absolutely not OK, so please let us know with a 'report disrespect' email.
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else if(quest=='gg_New_quest84')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Sharing your notes is EASY! Just follow the following steps:
Step 1: You will first need to make sure you're logged in.
Step 2: Once you are logged in, click on the 'Upload Now' button on the homepage and follow the instructions.
Step 3: Browse your computer for the files you wish to upload and click on the 'Upload' button
Step 4: Be sure all files are clear of copyrighted materials like images and questions created by your professors
And that's it! (See, I told you it was easy!)
A little tip for you: Remember that the best way to accumulate points and rewards is to allow other users to view your files easily, so the more information you provide about each set of notes, the greater chance there is that the search engine will find them. When it comes to describing your notes please try to fill in all of the fields so that our search engine will be able to deliver your notes easily to the students who need them.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="We believe that two heads are better than one. So think about all the heads of all the students at your school together in one place and you have the concept behind sharing on GradeGuru. By offering up their successful study methods and preparation materials with their peers, students can reach their collective potential and simply get better grades.
At GradeGuru we love things like study guides, class notes, book notes, etc..., basically anything that will help students ensure that they are studying the right information and that they have not missed anything vital. However, we do NOT want students to post things that might violate academic standards or impinge on academic ethical principals. Our site facilitates help for students who need it and ensures that the helpers get some rewards too!
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="No, GradeGuru is to be used for reference purposes only. We discourage and try to prevent copying or plagiarism of any form. Our partnership with TurnItIn, the world's leading anti-plagiarism tool, is helping us prevent students ripping off other students' work.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="For the more selfless amongst you, sharing your wisdom with others brings positive karma, energy and gratification in being recognized for hard work. For the rest of you... sharing also brings
rewards!
By sharing those notes that helped you achieve the grades you wanted, you can help other students AND earn rewards and recognition for work you've already done!
It works like this: upload your notes... and that's all you need to do! Then as other students use your notes you will earn points that you can cash in for LOTS OF COOL STUFF on your
My Rewards page. Our vision is to have something for everyone - from gift cards for your favorite stores to internship and job interview opportunities.
Since GradeGuru is a meritocracy, the amount you get rewarded will be determined by how good your peers think your notes are, and how often they use them. The better the notes and the more they are viewed, the more points you get. In addition, GradeGuru, in its role as a fair and just arbitrator, will monitor your total points behind the scenes, making sure you are adequately compensated for your commitment to the site. If we think you are being under-rated, we may well hit you with a \"random act of points kindness\" to boost your balance. You can track your points on a minute by minute basis on your 'My Rewards' page to see just how much your notes are being appreciated.
We also know that financial rewards are not always the most valued way of saying thank you and think recognition can be just as important. That's why we have introduced a way to acknowledge generous and academically exceptional students with Guru Status. The more positive feedback and the higher the ratings your notes receive, the better your standing will be on GradeGuru for all the world to see. Remember that top recruiters also look at the site, so as a contributor with Guru Status, you are an instantly identifiable graduate with outstanding credentials!
And of course, from day one, you can also rest assured that your notes are helping your peers. The worst that could happen is you receive some constructive comments from your fellow students that might improve your grades. What's not to like?On GradeGuru you can share either scanned handwritten notes or digital notes, but remember that any notes uploaded must be written by you. We are looking for both current notes and work from previous semesters and that can help others get to the answer; and not just the answer itself, as this site is not about cheating!
We are looking for:
- Study Guides (please paraphrase any questions created by a professor)
- Lecture notes taken by you
- Book notes
- PowerPoint Presentations created by you
- Basically anything you have created that can help your peers succeed
You can share any notes that are less than 5MB and that are not of .exe type. For scanned notes we accept the following file types:
tif, bmp, jpeg, jpg, gif, and png
For digital notes, we accept the following file types:
pdf, txt, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, sxw, abw, htm, html, rtf
If you originally created your notes on a computer, then in GradeGuru speak they are considered \"digital files\". If, on the other hand, you created your notes by hand and scanned them so you could share them on GradeGuru, then GradeGuru considers your notes \"handwritten\". The specific format of your files is indicated as the last three letters of your file name, for example .doc, .exe, or .ppt.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Each set of notes you upload should include as many files as is necessary for the notes to \"stand alone\" and be usable and understood by our members. Try and imagine you are a member coming across your notes for the first time, hoping to make sense of how to use them and what they are for.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="If you receive a message in your message box, or an error message telling you that your file could not be successfully contributed to the site, please give it another try. If you still have no luck, please let us know at
help@gradeguru.com, including your username and a brief description of where the problem is occurring so we can check it out as you experience it.
GradeGuru checks that your files are not infected with any viruses or in violation of our community standards. If you included multiple files in the one notes upload, we also merge the files together into one pdf document. After that we release your notes to our search engine and for the world to see!
We do not otherwise alter files - all files are a la naturale as at upload. Once published, you will start racking in the points as students use, rate and review your files.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="You will receive a notice in your message box when your files have been uploaded successfully and are live on the site.
You can also monitor the status of your file on your 'My Contributions' page, accessed through the top menu bar on the site. Once uploaded, the file will have the status of 'Pending' until it has processed completely, at which point it will display the upload date and offer you a hyperlink to your notes, so you can see how they appear on the site.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Once they are published, all visitors to GradeGuru will be able to see your notes by using our search engine.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest95')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="This feature is coming soon and will be available through the 'my contributions' tab on the menu bar - we will keep you posted on site upgrades.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest96')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="You can add any comments you like about your own notes. GradeGuru will let other members know the comments are from you when you insert them.
As far as ratings go, we assume you think your notes are fabulous and it goes without saying, so we do not allow contributors to give their own notes a star rating.
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="From time to time, GradeGuru needs to remove notes that do not meet the site's requirements or that violate GradeGuru's privacy policy or community standards. It could be that your file has a virus or your file is corrupt. Also we cannot accept files that contain the following:
- Questions created by your professor (please paraphrase these)
- Images not created by you
- Tests
- Instructor-made PowerPoints
- Text copied from the internet
- Any information not created entirely by you
If your files have been flagged and removed from the site, you have the right to reupload them if you take the time to edit them so they do not violate the above criteria.
It could also be that your notes are not appropriate for GradeGuru or that you know perfectly well why we took down your notes and please don't bother uploading notes like that again!You earn rewards in the form of points when you contribute notes to the site and they are viewed by student members. Once your notes have been published, you will start earning points immediately based on how many student members view your notes. The better your average rating, the more points you will get every time they are viewed.
The points will be added to your user account and you can keep track of your total on your homepage when logged in and on your 'My Rewards' page.
When you have enough points, you can then trade them in for rewards through our partners. It's that simple. Just click on the 'My Rewards' tab to see what sort of cool stuff you can get!
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="The better the notes uploaded, the more points you will receive per view as the ratings you get from users will be higher. Make sure you upload your best material!
Obviously, the more student members who use your notes, the more points you will accrue. So to maximize your rewards you should share your notes with your friends and publicize your notes as much as possible! Go crazy!
We have a few tips to help get your notes out there and start reaping the rewards:
- Share your notes directly with your friends and classmates by clicking the share icon displayed while viewing your notes
- Email them directly to classmates
- Go to the homepage, click the Facebook link, and link your account to your Facebook. Your friends will get messages in their feed every time you upload
- Fill in as much information about your notes as you can while uploading. Including your professor, book, class name, etc. will help others find your notes easily
- Order GradeGuru business cards - Contact us and we will send you GradeGuru business cards customized with your username and major so you can publicize your notes!
- Start spreading the word! - You will get 100 points for every friend you refer that registers and uploads notes. How many friends do you have on campus?
- And the best way to maximize your points...upload great stuff!
Spreading the word about GradeGuru will help you earn further rewards too. The more people who use the site the more student members there are to view your notes and the more points you will accrue. So why not mention it to your course friends, publicize the site round campus, or make your own GradeGuru banner to walk around with! It will all help to get you the rewards you want.Go to the
My Rewards page from the link here or via the header tab. On this page you will find not only your points tally, but the rewards for which they can be used.
Go to
My Rewards from the link here or via the top menu bar tab. On this page you will find a link to 'View file by file details'. Please click on the link to see a tally of points accrued for each of your contributions. This is a good way to learn which notes earned you more points than others.
You will get rewarded when student members use your notes. The more people that view your notes and the higher they rate them will all help to get you more points.
As a ballpark figure, you could receive $10-50 for a course's worth of notes but obviously it depends on how much users download, view and rate your notes so it’s all about self promotion! To earn more rewards, publicize your notes as much as you possibly can. Here are some tips on how you can maximize your point return:
- Share your notes directly with your friends and classmates by clicking the share icon displayed while viewing your notes
- Email them directly to classmates
- Go to the homepage, click the Facebook link, and link your account to your Facebook. Your friends will get messages in their feed every time you upload
- Fill in as much information about your notes as you can while uploading. Including your professor, book, class name, etc. will help others find your notes easily
- Order GradeGuru business cards - Contact us and we will send you GradeGuru business cards customized with your username and major so you can publicize your notes!
- Start spreading the word! - You will get 100 points for every friend you refer that registers and uploads notes. How many friends do you have on campus?
- And the best way to maximize your points...upload great stuff!
Through your My Rewards page you can cash in your points for LOTS OF COOL STUFF - everything from gift cards for your favorite shops to internship and job interview opportunities.
Just fill in the boxes to indicate how many of each reward you want to claim, depending on the how many points you have. For example, if you want a $15 Starbucks card, put a number 1 in the box next to \"$15 Starbucks gift certificate\" and click SUBMIT. You then need to fill in your details, and assuming you have the points to cover it, we will get your rewards to you A.S.A.P. (30 days at most, but probably much sooner).
If you have any questions, or suggestions for rewards you would like to see, please let us know. We'd love to hear your suggestions!
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document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="We will send your rewards out to you as quickly as possible but as a rule, we are aiming to process all rewards claims within a month.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest105')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="If your reward redemption status is \"in progress\", then we have received and are processing your rewards, if the status is \"complete\", your rewards have been posted and should arrive with you shortly.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest106')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Please allow a month for your rewards to arrive. If you still haven't received your reward after a month, please
contact us and let us know.
You can bet your biscuits we do! The more people you refer to the site, the more points you'll get! All you need to do is give your friends the university email address that you registered with. If they enter it in the referrer box when they register, both you and the friend will receive 100 bonus points if they register and upload.
";
else if(quest=='gg_New_quest108')
document.getElementById('gg_New_containFAQans').innerHTML="Please
contact us and provide as many details as possible so we can investigate and get back to you A.S.A.P.
If you think you have legitimate cause for concern, we want to hear about it - please
contact us and provide as many details as possible so we can investigate and get back to you A.S.A.P.
Please send us an email at
improvethesite@gradeguru.com and we will do our best to meet your every demand!
Agreeing to use our Bulk Uploader will simply install a 'Java applet' on your machine, which will allow you to select and upload multiple files at once. The Applet is virus-free and will not collect any information about you, your files, or your machine. If you have any more specific questions about our Bulk Uploader, please feel free to
contact us.
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