Adding a Reference to an Item in Scorpion

Most programs require that each test item contains a reference to current materials in the field being tested, in order to support the desired response/correct answer in case of item challenges and to document due diligence.

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Adding a Reference in Scorpion

Scorpion makes it easy to add and view references singly or for an entire test bank.

1- You will automatically be taken to the item page. Click on the item that you would like to add a reference to or click Add Item in the section where you would like to add a new item.

2- Near the bottom of the item page, you will see a section labeled References.  Click on Add Reference if you need to add a reference or Select a Reference.  

3- (Skip this step if you are Selecting a Reference) If you choose to add a Reference, click the Add Reference button on the pop-up screen.  Type a name in the field that appears and then click the green Create Reference button.  Then exit the pop-up menu and click the Select a Reference button..

4- You will see two fields appear choose the reference in the first field, type a location for the reference in the second field.

5- Click on the Save tab in the upper left hand side of the screen.