Item Writing Informational Documents

 

The following are documents that may be helpful in your item writing journey.  Please consult them often.

• Item Writing Manual - is an overall guide to item writing  
• Item Writers User Guide - provides an overview for working in the Item Writing software
• ImageBank Instructions - provides information on how to access the ARRT ImageBank
• Item Writer Quick Tips - is an infographic that would best be printed and kept handy as you write items.  It provides answers to common mistakes when writing items.
• Examples of References - is a list of types of proper ways to document references
• Hot Area and Sorted List Auto Populate Instructions
• Blooms Verbs
• Webb DoK Handout

Guidelines for Applying the Language of the Disclaimer - is used in conjunction with the Item Writing Contract that you signed.  It is a helpful guide should you find yourself in a situation in which you'd like to use your experience as an ARRT item writer in another professional capacity.  The disclaimer statement can be found on our Item Writing contract and is also noted below.

"Though (Name) (was/is) an ARRT Item Writer, by binding contract (Name) cannot reveal in whole or in part any of ARRT's copyrighted questions or any other insider information about the ARRT's examinations or programs.  The ARRT does not review, evaluate, or endorse review courses, activities, materials, programs, or products and this disclaimer should not be construed as an endorsement by the ARRT."

Item Writing Training Modules - Introduction to Item Writing

Item Writing Training Modules - ARRT

Item Writing Orientation Modules