References and their impact on assessment practice. Rater or user of the directory?

The article describes the prerequisites for the appearance of reference books for assessment. The main types of reference books are analyzed, a classification of the types of adjustments that are defined in them is given. A comparative analysis of various types of reference books is carried out. The main aspects of their influence on the assessment practice, the positive and negative aspects of such sources are considered, and the main directions of a possible scientific discussion on the issues raised are outlined.