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Peer reviewedSweigart, William – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1996
Describes a two-year study to determine the relationship between initial evaluations of student placement essays and progress in a developmental writing course sequence at a midsize university. Finds a positive relationship and presents the methodology as a model for assessment, citing its adaptability, minimal costs, and improved program…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Writing, Developmental Programs, Educational Assessment
