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Modified on Sat, 26 Apr at 2:47 PM

How to Create an Essay Question

Here we will discuss the details of creating an essay question in CourseKey.

Example of client documentation:

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An essay question allows students to type long detailed responses. On the client documentation these questions may be listed as a 'Short Answer' question.  However, if the answer key indicates that the answer is more than one or two words, it is most likely an 'Essay' question type in CourseKey. 

Example of the answer in client documentation:

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Once you've selected Essay as your question type, follow these steps to complete the creation of your question.  

Essay Questions

1. Enter the question in the Compose Question area.

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When creating an essay question do not enter the answer.  (They cannot be scored automatically so the instructor will grade these questions manually.)

More Options

1. Enter the number of Correct Points 

2. Enter the number of points awarded for Participation.  

(Both are indicated on the Trello card)

 

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3. Click Save.

 

 

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