Adding Question Criteria
This guide will demonstrate how to add evaluation criteria to an assessment question.
Editing a Self and Peer Assessment, Part 1
![image of a self and peer assessment in Blackboard with an arrow pointing to the chevron next to the assessemt with instructions to click on the chevron. The edit option is highlighted by a red circle with an arrow pointing to the assessment indicating users to select Edit.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/914/122/original/3651684b-19b3-40ea-b8fe-b2e875d7f2b5.png)
To edit a Self and Peer Assessment, click the chevron next to the assessment and choose Edit from the menu.
Editing a Self and Peer Assessment, Part 2
![Image of the Edit: Peer Evaluation screen with the Assessment Canvas option outlined with a red circle.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/914/134/original/b0626c69-415b-4c62-b080-30cc3f5d5c26.png)
You will now see a screen labeled Edit: Peer Evaluation with the following options: Assessment Canvas, Properties, and Export Assessment. Select Assessment Canvas to build the assessment questions.
Editing a Question
Locate the question you wish to edit and click the chevron next to the question and choose Criteria from the menu.
Creating a Criterion
To create a criterion, click on the Create Criteria button at the top of the screen.
Entering Criterion Information
![Image of the Add Criteria screen with the following annotations: 1.Criteria: Enter information for the criterion here.2.Points Possible: Determine the number of points the criterion is worth.3.Assign Points: Determine how points are assigned. The options are All or Nothing or Allow Partial Credit.4.Allow Feedback to Learner: Select Yes to permit users to provide feedback when evaluating responses.5.When finished, click the Submit button to create the criterion.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/387/472/original/16fb389a-f534-4e35-9f53-be3a40bc9e4c.png)
You will now see a screen labeled Add Criteria:
- Criteria: Enter information for the criterion here.
- Points Possible: Determine the number of points the criterion is worth.
- Assign Points: Determine how points are assigned. The options are All or Nothing or Allow Partial Credit.
- Allow Feedback to Learner: Select Yes to permit users to provide feedback when evaluating responses.
- When finished, click the Submit button to create the criterion.
Creating a Word Count Criteria
To create a Word Count Criteria, click on the Word Count Criteria button at the top of the Add/Edit Criteria screen.
Entering Word Count Criteria
![Image of the Add Criteria screen with the following annotations: 1.Criteria: Enter a text description for the criterion.2.Points Possible: Enter the point value for the criterion.3.Recommended Word Count: Enter the required word count for the assignment here.4.Allowed Variation: Enter how many fewer or additional words allowed without punishment for the student.5.When finished, click the Submit button to create the criteria.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/387/474/original/2444b44a-45e8-478d-a85b-66165d9719fd.png)
You will now see a screen labeled Add Criteria:
- Criteria: Enter a text description for the criterion.
- Points Possible: Enter the point value for the criterion.
- Recommended Word Count: Enter the required word count for the assignment here.
- Allowed Variation: Enter how many fewer or additional words allowed without punishment for the student.
- When finished, click the Submit button to create the criteria.