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Peer reviewedBrossell, Gordon; Ash, Barbara Hoetker – College Composition and Communication, 1984
Describes a study of the influence of wording changes in essay questions on test performance. Results did not support the hypothesis that such changes would affect writer performance. (HTH)
Descriptors: Essay Tests, Higher Education, Performance Factors, Reader Response
Peer reviewedWhite, John O. – College Composition and Communication, 1988
Describes the process of developing an essay topic for large group scoring. Proposes guidelines for test development committees, and emphasizes the importance of accessibility and reader perspective in the formation of test questions. (MM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Committees, Essay Tests, Higher Education
