Assessing Writing: A Critical Sourcebook
<div><div><i>Assessing Writing</i> assembles the essential research for any writing instructor ― from graduate student to program director ― who wants to understand and implement effective large-scale writing assessment. Topics include the history of the field; the concepts of validity and reliability; assessment methods, such as portfolios, essay exams, and directed self-placement; and models of successful assessment programs.</div></div>