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James, Cindy L. – Assessing Writing, 2006
How do scores from writing samples generated by computerized essay scorers compare to those generated by ''untrained'' human scorers and what combination of scores, if any, is more accurate at placing students in composition courses? This study endeavored to answer this two-part question by evaluating the correspondence between writing sample…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Predictive Validity, Scoring, Validity

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