Introduction
Most test questions are graded automatically in Blackboard. Essays need to be graded by the instructor after the test is submitted. The instructor can, however, put some notes in the correct answer feedback showing points that should have been included in the essay.

Directions
1. Create essay questions and deploy the test in which they reside.

2. After test is taken, go to Control Panel/ Gradebook and under the column showing the test, click on the exclamation point

 On the View Grades screen, click the View button

The next screen: Grade Assessment: Essay Test appears with the essay on it. You can read it and put the number of points in the box and click Submit.

You receive a message that your grade was successfully updated.

Click OK to return to the View Grades screen and pick another student.