Importing Files Into Respondus

Importing Files into Respondus

Follow these steps to successfully import a Word document assessment into Respondus.

1.            Launch the Respondus software.

2.            Click on the Import Questions button

3.            Using the Type of File drop‐down box, select which type of file you are going to import into Respondus by double-clicking on the file type.

  

4.            Click on the Browse button and locate the file you wish to import into Respondus. When you locate the file, double‐click on the file name to select it for import.

5.            Select Create a new document and type in the name of the assessment you are importing. Select Exam as the Type of file to create.

6.            Click on the Preview button to check for any warnings.

The questions from the file you are importing will display in the Preview results area. Any warnings/errors will show in the space below the questions in the Preview results area. Make sure to fix any errors in your original Word document; resave it, close it out and then go back to step 1. 

Warnings usually occur because of improper formatting errors. Respondus will tell you which question/s is the problem, and give you a short description of what is not formatted correctly.

The most common formatting issues when importing are:

                Incorrect spacing.

                Missing a question number or questions numbers out of sequence.

                Forgetting to add "Type" for essay, fill in the blank, matching, or multiple answer questions

 

7. When there are No warnings, click the Finish button.

 

8. When the File Saved window pops up click the Ok button and you are done.
You now have your exam questions loaded and ready to be edited or modified using Respondus if need be.

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Summary:

Following the steps outlined in this reading assignment will lead to success with importing a Word document assessment into Respondus.

Credits:

Respondus, Respondus Quick Start Guide, http://www.respondus.com/downloads/Respondus%20Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfAccessed March 26, 2010.

Respondus Demo movie, "Importing questions with Respondus" http://www.respondus.com/movies/Importing/Importing%20Questions%20with%20Respondus.html Accessed March 31, 2010.

Microsoft Office clipart, http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/results.aspx?qu=goals&sc=21#3Accessed March 31, 2010.