Handbooks

The Testing Center, in conjunction with the Faculty Center, has provided the following handbooks to help faculty write better tests.

• How to Prepare Better Tests: Guidelines for University Faculty (121k)
  A complete guide to improve tests and scoring.
• How to Prepare Better Multiple-Choice Test Items: Guidelines for University Faculty (135k)
  A detailed guide to help you make better multiple-choice questions.
• 14 Rules for Writing Multiple-Choice Questions (120k)
• Multiple-Choice Item-Writing Guidelines (Haladyna and Downing) (86k)
• Research Studies about Multiple-Choice Writing (74k)
• Preparing Effective Essay Questions Revised May 18, 2003 (291k)
  A detailed guide to help you make better essay questions.
• Increasing Learning When Returning Exams (148k)

The Testing Center also provides the following handbook:

• Policies and Procedures Handbook Revised November 7, 2001 (2.95M)
  Contains policies and procedures on using the Testing Center.

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