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| Basic Writing | 1 |
| Curriculum Evaluation | 1 |
| Editing | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Portfolio Assessment | 1 |
| Program Effectiveness | 1 |
| Remedial Programs | 1 |
| Surveys | 1 |
| Testing | 1 |
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| Journal of Basic Writing | 1 |
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| Wolcott, Willa | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedWolcott, Willa – Journal of Basic Writing, 1996
Argues that the evaluation of a basic writing program can demonstrate a program's effectiveness and can be useful in opening up a dialog among the instructors. Describes an evaluation program that combines a variety of writing assessments (essays, a multiple-choice editing test, and portfolios assessment) that provide a comprehensive examination…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Curriculum Evaluation, Editing, Higher Education
