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Direct and Indirect Measures for Large-Scale Evaluation of Writing.

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Veal, Ramon L.; Hudson, Sally Ann – Research in the Teaching of English, 1983

Reports on a study that compared the potential validity, reliability, and costs of several direct and indirect measures of writing. (HOD)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment, Holistic Evaluation, Objective Tests

A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Writing Assessment Methods.

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Stiggins, Richard J. – 1981

An area of current concern is that of the advantages and disadvantages of measuring writing proficiency directly via writing samples, and indirectly via objective tests. Much research has been completed documenting the correlation between direct and indirect measures. However, there had not yet been a systematic and detailed conceptual analysis…

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education

Assessing Writing Ability: What Are the Issues, Approaches?

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Wansor, C. T. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986

Can students' writing ability really be assessed by standardized, objective tests? This question is explored here along with a discussion of the alternatives and advice for principals to help their English and language arts teachers confront the issue. (Author/TE)

Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Objective Tests

Assessment of Entering Student Writing Skill in the Community College.

Olson, Margot A.; Martin, Diane – 1980

In fall 1978, a study was conducted at Eastfield College to determine the desirability of using a writing sample as part of the student assessment and advisement process. At an orientation session attended by 1,643 entering students, an entry-level assessment was conducted, consisting of a writing sample; an objective English composition test; the…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Colleges, Essay Tests, Holistic Evaluation

Comparison and Contrast: The 1975 California State University and Colleges Freshman English Equivalency Examination.

White, Edward M. – 1976

The third administration of the California State University and Colleges Freshman English Equivalency Examination, a test consisting of an objective examination graded by the Educational Testing Service and an essay examination scored by California State University and College faculty, is analyzed in this report. After a short preface, the first…