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Question type: Short Answer

Short Answer questions are similar to essay questions. The length of the answer can be limited to a specified number of rows in the text box.

The number of rows is only a guideline when entering an answer, it does not impose an absolute limit on answer length.

To create a short answer question:

  1. Select Short Answer from the question type drop-down list. Click Go.

  2. Enter the Question Text.

  3. Select a number of rows for the answer.

  4. Enter an example of a correct answer to assist in grading.

  5. Complete the question by adding any feedback, categories and keywords.

  6. Click Submit to add the question to the canvas.