This document discusses using online presentation hosting sites for student assignments and provides instructions for a specific assignment. It compares the pros and cons of using a free site like Slideshare versus a paid educational site like SlideRocket. For the assignment, students are asked to research and create a presentation on American imperialism in a assigned country, including specific required elements, and upload it to Slideshare using provided login credentials. The document also notes that Slideshare is not designed for educational use and an alternative may be better.