Creating Long Answer (Written Response) Questions

Long Answer (LA) questions also known as Written Response questions require respondents to write answers for open-ended questions. Responses can be given using multiple sentences, paragraph answers, or mathematical explanations and calculations. The answer needs to be read by the teaching staff to provide a mark. Thus, this type of question cannot be automatically graded by the system.

 

Step One: Access a Question Library, Quiz or Survey

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Questions can be created in a Question Library, Quiz or Survey. For a Quiz, it is recommended to first create questions in the Question Library, then import them into the Quiz. For additional information see the following guides, then return to take the next step:

• Option 1: Creating Questions in the Question Library
• Option 2: Creating a Quiz (new interface)
• Option 3: Creating a Survey

 

Step Two: Create a Long Answer Question

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1. From New select Long Answer in Question Library or Written Response in Quiz.

   

 

Step Three: Enter Question Details and Save

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Available late April 2025 - Adding a Rubric to a long answer quiz question!

Enter your question details:

1. Enter Question Text
2. Optional formatting:
   • Enable HTML Editor for learner responses to allow students to write their answers using the HTML editor.
   • Allow learners to insert images and add attachments to allow students to record audio or video responses when answering.
3. Assign Default Points for the correct answer
   • Attach a rubric (optional), which is only available in the new quiz evaluation interface.
4. Select question Options (feedback, hint, short description, custom weights and enumeration)
   – see Customising Question
5. View how the question will be displayed to students
6. When complete, select Save.