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Direct linkSlomp, David H.; Fuite, Jim – Assessing Writing, 2004
Specialists in the field of large-scale, high-stakes writing assessment have, over the last forty years alternately discussed the issue of maximizing either reliability or validity in test design. Factors complicating the debate--such as Messick's (1989) expanded definition of validity, and the ethical implications of testing--are explored. An…
Descriptors: Information Theory, Writing Evaluation, Writing Tests, Test Validity
Weigle, Sara Cushing – Assessing Writing, 2004
This paper reports on a test that is being used to fulfill a university writing examination requirement for non-native speakers of English. The test, which requires students to read two passages, write short-answer comprehension and synthesis questions, and write an argument essay on a topic related to the passages, replaces a test that was based…
Descriptors: Courses, English (Second Language), Writing Evaluation, Essays
