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Direct linkCrocker, Linda – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1987
Examines reasons for using essay tests in the direct assessment of writing ability. Reviews the steps in developing a large-scale testing program; e.g., creating a pool of topics or prompts; developing scoring procedures; training raters; field-testing the system; scoring writing samples; assessing reliability; and assessing validity. (DMM)
Descriptors: Essay Tests, Postsecondary Education, Scoring, Test Construction
