--- loncom/homework/structuretags.pm	2001/08/17 14:24:29	1.55
+++ loncom/homework/structuretags.pm	2001/08/17 15:51:00	1.56
@@ -109,7 +109,19 @@ sub start_problem {
         if ($status eq 'CLOSED') {
 	    $msg.='The problem '.$accessmsg;
 	} elsif ($status eq 'UNCHECKEDOUT') {
-            $msg.='The resource needs to be checked out';
+            $msg.=(<<ENDCHECKOUT);
+<h2>The resource needs to be checked out</h2>
+As a resource gets checked out, a unique timestamped ID is given to it, and a
+permanent record is left in the system.<p />
+<font color=red>
+Checking out resources is subject to course policies, and may exclude future
+credit even if done erroneously.<p />
+</font>  
+<form method=post>
+<input type=submit name="does_checkout" 
+value="Check out Problem for Viewing" />
+</form>
+ENDCHECKOUT
         }
 	return $result.$msg.'<br />';
       }