How do I create a short answer/essay question?
This allows for a short answer or essay question to be added to a new or existing assessment. This question type presents users with a question followed by a text box in which they enter the answer. This type of question must be manually graded.
Select an assessment.
A short answer/essay question may be added to any assessment. Select an existing assessment or create a new one.
Note: You may also add a question directly to a question pool.
Create a New Assessment.
For more information on creating new assessments, see How do I create an assessment?
Select Short Answer/Essay from drop-down menu.
After selecting Short Answer/Essay from the drop-down menu, the program will open additional options for the question.
Add Question Text.
Type the Question Text into the text box provided.
Note: To edit with RichText Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
Add Attachment. (Optional)
Click Add Attachments to browse for and select a file attachment if desired.
Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool
1. The question can be added to a specific portion of the assessment, such as Part 1 or Part 2 (depending on how many parts exist). Part 1 is the default location.
2. The question may also be added to a Question Pool, if desired.
Provide model answer. (Optional)
Provide a model answer to the short answer/essay question in order to show students a generic version of the expected answer. It may also assist graders with feedback.
Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
Provide Feedback. (Optional)
Feedback is optional text available for students to view after the particular question is graded.
Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
