Log categories are used by interns when adding time to their time log. The categories allow an intern to document tasks and events, or enter hours under a specific category, which can then be used by administrators in reporting. Category Types can also be created to organize categories.
To create a Category Type:
1. From Academics & Offices, click on the program/organization that you would like to add a Category Type to
2. Click Log Categories
3, Click Create Category Type
4. Enter a Title and click Save
To Create a Log Category
1. From Academics & Offices, click on the program/organization that you would like to add a Category Type to
2. Click Log Categories
3. Click Create Log Category
4. Enter a Log Category Name
5. Select a Category Type (optional)
NOTE: Once a Log Category has been created you must insert it in a course in order to make it available to students in that course
To insert a Log Category into a course:
1. From Academics & Offices, click on the course that you would like to add the Log Category to
2. Click the Log Categories tab
3. Click Select Log Categories
4. Select each Log Category that will be used in the course, and click Apply
To edit or delete a Category Type or Log Category:
1. Click the "Options" button (three dots) to the right of the Category Type or Log Category
2. Click Edit or Delete (Note: Log Categories that have been used in students' time logs cannot be deleted)