Using SAGE Vantage
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Can I Change the Font Size of the Vantage Text?
You have the option to increase the font size of the readings within Vantage by selecting the font size icon at the top of the content. Font size selections will continue throughout the session and on repeat visits to Vantage.
Can I read Vantage offline?
Offline Reading is available for students on the Student Dashboard, allowing students to download one chapter of reading at a time to their browser. That chapter will be saved in their browser and accessible to you, even if you are not connected to…
Citations: How do I cite Vantage content?
You can easily create citations to assist with source attributions. Use your cursor to select the text, and the tool bar will automatically appear. Select the Citations icon to open the format picker. Choose the citation format you require. Once you…
Completing Activities in Sage Vantage
Multimedia activities are found throughout your Sage Vantage reading experience. If you are in a section with an activity, you can begin by clicking Do the Activity . If your instructor has assigned a due date, it displays under the title of the…
Completing Knowledge Checks and Chapter Tests
Before you begin an assignment, an introduction page provides helpful information about how your instructor has set up the assignment. This page lists: · The due date · The number of questions · If it's assigned for a grade or completion · The…
Does Vantage have flashcards?
Flashcards are available on the Student Dashboard for all courses in Vantage. The Flashcards are based on the glossary terms from the text they are using in Vantage. Flashcards can be accessed on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device. Instructors also…
Does Vantage include print page numbers?
Vantage does not include print page numbers from the textbook. Vantage is not an eBook; it is a Digital Learning Platform that combines narrative content from the textbook with gradable activities and assignments that are not found in the print…
Highlighting Text: Can I highlight text as I read?
You can highlight text as you read to call out important information. Select the text you want highlighted and the tool bar will automatically appear. Choose a color and your text selection will be highlighted for easy reference. Three colors are…
How can I print pages of the text in my Vantage course?
You can print your text if you need a hard copy. Select some text and the tool bar will automatically appear. Click the Print icon to open the section you are currently reading in a print-friendly format.
How do I use the Audio Book Player in Vantage?
The Vantage Audio Book Player offers audio on each reading content screen. Note the audio player is not available for Vantage assessments, like Knowledge Checks or Chapter Quizzes. From the Table of Contents page, select Continue Reading to begin,…
Note-taking: Can I take notes in Vantage?
You can take notes as you read. Select the text you want to annotate and the tool bar will automatically appear. Click the Notes icon. Start typing your note in the textbox of the green pop-up window. Once you've finished typing your note, click the…
Searching: How do I search my Vantage course?
At the top right of your text, Search allows you to look for a word or phrase within the textbook. Click the magnifying glass, type in the term you want to find, then click the magnifying glass again to see the results. The results include the…
Table of Contents
At the top left of your course, you can access the Table of Contents for your book. Click on it to view the chapters in your textbook. You can access the Activity Library at the top of the chapter list. This link is a shortcut to view all multimedia…
Using the Student Dashboard
Each course you are enrolled in has its own dashboard. Your course dashboard includes a number of features to help you progress through your course. 1. Course Details & Start/Continue Reading Selecting either the “Start/Continue Reading” button or…
What are the activities in my Vantage course?
As you read through the content in your Vantage course, you may run into activities that support your reading. Your instructor may assign some of these activities for completion. Polls Some Sage Vantage titles include interactive poll questions. To…
What are the linked words in my Vantage course?
As you read through your text, you may run across words that are blue and underlined. These terms can be found in the glossary of your textbook. When you hover over the glossary term, the definition appears in a pop-up window. Clicking on the term…
What happens when I complete an overdue assignment?
If an assignment is overdue, you can complete the number of allowed attempts. Keep in mind that your instructor has control over whether the grade for an overdue assignment is recorded in the gradebook. If your instructor accepts grades from overdue…
What is the My Courses Dashboard and how do I find it?
If you login directly to your Vantage account at https://vantage.sagepub.com , you start on your My Courses dashboard. At to the top right of the page, the Help link takes you to the Vantage Technical Support website. Clicking Welcome, [Your Name]…
What is the Vantage Activity Sidebar?
If you are accessing Sage Vantage on a laptop or desktop, the right side of your screen includes the Vantage Activity Sidebar. The tools found in the Activity Sidebar are described below. Progress Indicator The progress indicator at the top of the…