Navigating Your Dashboard
The Dashboard (also known as idea matrix) is the heart of your account. From your Dashboard, you can add essays and create brainstorming boards for each essay. Choose from a variety of pre-loaded essay types or create your own.
Once you’ve chosen your essay type, you’re ready to start! Each of the pre-loaded essay types will start the matrix with 5 types of stories.
Click on the blue + button on the column that you want to add an idea to and follow the prompts to write down your ideas. You will also be asked to select what category this story goes into (personal, professional, or other), which will reflect in the color coding of the card. Once finished, save it to add it to your matrix.
Your dashboard also keeps track of your brainstorming progress in the top right corner, while keeping track of your other essays just below your progress tracker.
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How do I start a new essay?
To start a new essay, go to your Dashboard. On your Dashboard, look for the “Add New Essay” prompt. You will be asked to select what type of essay you are writing. Once you select the essay type, you will be brought to the Dashboard for that essay.
How do I find my essays?
If you have several essays on the platform, select the “View Other Essays” tab underneath “Brainstorming Process” on your Dashboard. A pop-up will show all of the essays you have loaded in the software to select from.
How to Upload My Essay
Once your essay is complete, you can return to your dashboard to upload your essay into our interactive rubric checker. In the blue header, select “Check Your Essay” and upload the file. Your file must be in a .docx format.
Favoriting Stories
After you’ve added all your stories to the Dashboard, it’s time to start favoriting the ones you think you’ll use in your essay! Simply click the heart icon in a story box to add a story to your favorites.