Appendix A: Google Skills
Throughout this book, there will be documents to complete as part of your Field Manuals. These documents will require you to complete work in Google Docs. Below, you will find instructions to help you navigate through the skills needed when using the Google platform.
Creating a Google Account
In order to access the Field Manual documents, you will need a Google account.
If you don’t already have a Google account, you can follow these directions to create one: Creating a Google Account.
You can find more information about Google, the privacy policy, and how to unlock your account here: Google Account Tutorial.
Using Google Docs
When you click on a Workbook link, you will be asked to make a copy of the document. If you are not signed in, you will be prompted to do so before you can make a copy.
The copy of this document will be saved in your Google Drive.
You can learn to manage your files in your Google Drive here:
Managing Your Files (instructions)
It is a good idea to rename your document with your name and the Workbook page title to keep things organized. You can see how to rename a document by reading the section To Create a New File on the page Creating New Files. Note: The file will not say “Untitled Document” but “Copy of Workbook page”.
Sharing a Google Doc
In order for your faculty advisor and agency mentor to collaborate on the Manual with you, you will need to share your document with them.
You can see instructions on how to share your document here:
Downloading a Google Doc
You will be required to upload your document into FOL. To do so, you will need to download a Microsoft Word copy of your Manual document so you can upload it into the submissions folder.
To see instructions on how to download your document as a Microsoft Word file, see:
