The assignment settings templates can be found at the top of the assignment settings page, and can be used to create templates for different assignment types.
Written Instructions
Creating a New Template:
Select any of the Assignment Settings you would like enabled or disabled for the template.
Once you're done, navigate to the top of the page and click "Save Template."
Give the template an appropriate title and click "Save."
Using a Template
Simply navigate to the top of the page and use the pull-down menu to select the template you'd like. The settings will automatically populate.