Hypothes.is
Hypothesis is an interactive social annotation tool that allows for markups on readings for a class. Engage deeper with readings by creating meaningful annotations, highlighting important points, or collaborating and responding to other students.
Create an annotation
- To create an annotation, select a small amount of text and then select the Annotate button
- Write your annotation inside the textbox on the sidebar. Formatting is available and includes basic formatting (bold, underline, italic, hyperlinking, ordered and unordered lists) and rich content (images/gifs, LaTeX equations). Click Post to [your course name] button.
Replying to other annotation
Annotations and comments that other students have made will be listed in your sidebar.
- To reply to another annotation, click the Reply button below the annotation of the person you want to reply to.
- Write your annotation reply inside the textbox on the sidebar and click Post to [your course name] button.
Visual language
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Hide/display Help guide | ![]() |
Hide/display the sidebar |
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Search for a keyword or name of another annotator | ![]() |
Turn annotations on/off |
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Reply to an annotation | ![]() |
Edit or delete your annotation or reply |
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Formatting inside the textbox (bold, italic, quote, link) | ![]() |
Formatting inside the textbox (image, LaTeX equations, numbered list, bulleted list) |
FAQ
I can see the text, but can’t highlight or annotate it
I can’t see other people’s annotations
My instructor/others cannot see my annotations
Additional resources
- Adding Links, Images, and Videos to your annotations
- Using Tags tutorial (links to actual Google Slides)
- Annotation Tips for Students
- An Illustrated Taxonomy of Annotation Types
Help
- How to use the hypothesis annotation tool guide
- Need help using the hypothesis tool, please contact the Student Helpdesk, shd@pcc.edu, 971-722-8222