"Poorly written multiple choice questions are not only useless, but they can also actually confuse students and even misinform. In some instances, although the question is well written, it concerns a topic that is so esoteric as to be a waste of time. So before you even begin to write multiple choice questions ask yourself the following most important questions:"
"Once you have written a question about a worthwhile topic, it is worth running through the following checklist to ensure that your question is appropriate."
"are they logically ordered? (e.g. A-Z, increasing, regionally)"
"are they logically ordered? (e.g. A-Z, increasing, regionally)"