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alternatives-multiple-choice-questions
Number Spacing
error

"Each multiple choice question should have, ideally, 5 alternatives, one of which is the correct answer (the "key"). In some instances, 5 options are not appropriate, and 4 - 6 options are acceptable."

Line 2:174 · In a number range, there should not be spaces around the hyphen ('4 - 6').

"ranges: e.g. 0-5, 6 -10, 11-15"

Line 41:36 · In a number range, there should not be spaces around the hyphen ('6 -10').
List Punctuation
error

"non-overlapping rangesavoid overlapping numeric or verbal ranges i.e. 0-5, 5-10 (5 is repeated). Instead, use 0-5, 6-10."

Line 28:142 · Do not put full stops at the end of a list item.
Strong List Colon Position
error

"values: e.g. 2, 6, 8, 12, 20"

Line 39:1 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>values:</strong> e'

"ranges: e.g. 0-5, 6 -10, 11-15"

Line 41:1 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>ranges:</strong> e'

"density/intensity: e.g. hypodense, isodense, hyperdense"

Line 43:1 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>density/intensity:</strong> e'

"anatomic: e.g. head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis"

Line 45:1 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>anatomic:</strong> e'

"compound answers: alternatives such a "B & C" or "A, B and D" are to be avoided"

Line 51:1 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>compound answers:</strong> alternatives'

"all or none of the above: it is generally better to have fewer alternatives than to add filler alternatives such as these"

Line 53:1 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>all or none of the above:</strong> it'

"silly or obvious alternatives: obviously correct or obviously incorrect answers, even if humorous, detract from learning"

Line 55:1 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>silly or obvious alternatives:</strong> obviously'

"clueing: the correct answer can be guessed without any actual knowledge of the topic. Examples of some types of clues to be avoided:"

Line 57:1 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>clueing:</strong> the'
Strong
warning

"short"

Line 7:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>short</strong>'

"similar in length"

Line 13:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>similar in length</strong>'

"similar content"

Line 19:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>similar content</strong>'

"similar scaleif numbers are used in the alternatives, they should all be in the same unit of measure"

Line 25:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>similar scale</strong>'

"non-overlapping rangesavoid overlapping numeric or verbal ranges i.e. 0-5, 5-10 (5 is repeated). Instead, use 0-5, 6-10."

Line 28:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>non-overlapping ranges</strong>'

"balanced alternativesIf 3 alternatives have the word aorta in it, then you probably need 3 other alternatives with a repeated word to ensure that no clue is present"

Line 31:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>balanced alternatives</strong>'

"values: e.g. 2, 6, 8, 12, 20"

Line 39:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>values:</strong>'

"ranges: e.g. 0-5, 6 -10, 11-15"

Line 41:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>ranges:</strong>'

"density/intensity: e.g. hypodense, isodense, hyperdense"

Line 43:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>density/intensity:</strong>'

"anatomic: e.g. head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis"

Line 45:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>anatomic:</strong>'

"compound answers: alternatives such a "B & C" or "A, B and D" are to be avoided"

Line 51:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>compound answers:</strong>'

"all or none of the above: it is generally better to have fewer alternatives than to add filler alternatives such as these"

Line 53:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>all or none of the above:</strong>'

"silly or obvious alternatives: obviously correct or obviously incorrect answers, even if humorous, detract from learning"

Line 55:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>silly or obvious alternatives:</strong>'

"clueing: the correct answer can be guessed without any actual knowledge of the topic. Examples of some types of clues to be avoided:"

Line 57:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>clueing:</strong>'
Ampersand
warning

"compound answers: alternatives such a "B & C" or "A, B and D" are to be avoided"

Line 51:58 · Radiopaedia favours the word 'and' rather than '&'.
Accepted Abbreviations
warning

"The style of alternatives should be similar to that of bulleted and numbered lists for the rest of Radiopaedia. In other words, they should not be capitalised (except if a proper noun or acronym etc...) nor should they end with full stops."

Line 65:206 · Check the abbreviation form against the style guide: 'etc..'.
Ellipses
warning

"The style of alternatives should be similar to that of bulleted and numbered lists for the rest of Radiopaedia. In other words, they should not be capitalised (except if a proper noun or acronym etc...) nor should they end with full stops."

Line 65:209 · Don't use an ellipsis... in written text.

"The exception to this rule is if each alternative is a complete sentence or if the question is a 'complete the sentence' sort of question (i.e. where the stem finished in ... )."

Line 66:175 · Don't use an ellipsis... in written text.
Headings Valid
warning

Expected headings

  • H1 Terminology
  • H1 Usage
  • H1 Epidemiology
  • H2 Risk factors
  • H2 Associations
  • H1 Clinical presentation
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 Diagnosis
  • H2 Diagnostic criteria
  • H2 Diagnostic clues
  • H1 Pathology
  • H2 Aetiology
  • H2 Location
  • H2 Classification
  • H2 Macroscopic appearance
  • H2 Microscopic appearance
  • H2 Immunophenotype
  • H2 Markers
  • H2 Genetics
  • H1 Radiographic features
  • H2 Plain radiograph
  • H2 Mammography
  • H2 Antenatal ultrasound
  • H2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
  • H2 Ultrasound
  • H2 CT
  • H3 Dual-energy CT
  • H2 Angiography (DSA)
  • H2 MRI
  • H2 CT/MRI
  • H2 Nuclear medicine
  • H3 PET-CT
  • H3 PET-MRI
  • H1 Radiology report
  • H1 Treatment and prognosis
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 Differential diagnosis
  • H2 Clinical differential diagnosis
  • H1 Practical points
  • H1 See also

"Best practices"

Line 3:1 · "Best practices" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Length and content"

Line 4:1 · "Length and content" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Order"

Line 34:1 · "Order" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Avoid"

Line 48:1 · "Avoid" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Style"

Line 64:1 · "Style" is not a recognised heading for this article type.
Oxford Comma
suggestion

"compound answers: alternatives such a "B & C" or "A, B and D" are to be avoided"

Line 51:68 · Use the Oxford comma in 'A, B and D'.
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