Assessing Writing
2006 Volume 11, Number 3
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 2
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Effects of Composition Mode and Self-Perceived Computer Skills on Essay Scores of Sixth Graders
Jennifer N. Burke & Gregory J. Cizek
This study was conducted to gather evidence regarding effects of the mode of writing (handwritten vs. word-processed) on compositional quality in a sample of sixth grade students. Questionnaire... More
pp. 148-166
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Validating a Computerized Scoring System for Assessing Writing and Placing Students in Composition Courses
Cindy L. James
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... More
pp. 167-178