How to Use the Essay Question Type?

Learn essential tips and strategies for effectively using the essay question type in your writing assignments to boost your academic success.

Written By Jenolin Johnson (Super Administrator)

Updated at June 12th, 2025

Learn how to create detailed and thought-provoking essay questions for your assessments. The Essay Question Type allows learners to provide in-depth responses, encouraging critical thinking and detailed explanations. This guide will help you set up essay-style questions, giving students the opportunity to express their knowledge and ideas in a structured format.


👨‍💻 Log in to your learning platform using your administrator credentials, then navigate to the "Assessments" section from the main dashboard. Select any of the assessment required. Click on '+ Add Question' and select 'Create Question' to proceed further.

1. Select 'Essay' from the available options
 


2. Provide the question, select the required words or characters, and customize the minimum and maximum unit count for the answer.
 

3. Click on 'Create Question' at the end to save your progress.

4. Visualization from the assessment interface.