The document provides strategies for preparing effective question papers. It discusses that question papers are an important tool for evaluating students and meeting examination objectives. It highlights that paper setters should put themselves in the students' shoes and balance question type, level, duration and time allotment. The document also outlines that question papers should cover different competencies and cater to students of all abilities. It provides examples of different question types and stresses the importance of clear instructions, language and avoiding repetition or mistakes. Finally, it states that evaluation of question papers requires a marking scheme and honesty.