Add the Discussion Topic to the Gradebook

Step-by-Step: 

1. Click on  Submissions on the Navbar
2. Click on Discussions
3. Click on the dropdown arrow  next to the discussion topic that you want to add to the gradebook
4. Click on Edit Topic
5. Click on Assessment
6. Click on New Grade Item  (If your grade item is already in the gradebook click on the dropdown list and select the grade item)
7. Enter the Maximum Points
8. Click on Save
9. Enter the Score Out of (Enter the same number you entered for the maximum points)
10. Click on Save and Close ( You will see the assessment icon next to the discussion question, indicating it is connected to the gradebook )