Writing Online Exam Questions That Discourage Dishonesty

How does an instructor create assessment tools which will promote individual student work within the on-line learning environment? What techniques will diminish the success of students who attempt to circumvent restrictions on information access? How can instructors limit the opportunities for students to cheat? This paper will focus on the design of assessment tools, papers, quizzes and exams, which are appropriate for the unique conditions and circumstances of the web-based learner. Areas of concentration include the assumptions that must be made when designing exam questions and other assessment instruments, suggestions for the construction of test questions and techniques for successful test administration. The paper will also explore indicators of successful assessment in the on-line environment.