Point penalties - how to record?

[DaleMueller]

I have several ungraded assignments throughout the course. This term, I want to implement a point penalty for non-completion rather than assign points for completing the assignment. How do I chronicle this in the gradebook?

[Chris_Hofer]

Good evening, @DaleMueller ...

Full discloser, the most experience I've had with the Gradebook is as a Canvas administrator rather than an instructor, so I have not used the Gradebook exclusively to grade students since I've not taught courses in Canvas.  That being said, I wonder if a missing assignment policy or a late assignment policy might work for your needs?  Here are a couple Guides that might help to answer your question:

• How do I apply a Missing Submission policy in the Gradebook?
• How do I apply a Late Submission policy in the Gradebook?

Do you think either of these Guides might be of help to you?  Looking forward to your reply...thanks, and Happy New Year!