Writing Assessment: An Evaluation Paradigm.

Wiener, Harvey S.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Writing Assessment: An Evaluation Paradigm.

Wiener, Harvey S.

Writing Program Administration Journal, v10 n1-2 p13-16 Fall-Win 1986

Suggests that the current tests for writers form a paradigm for how other liberal studies faculties can shape assessment programs that reflect the important tenets of their disciplines, because these tests have grown from sound academic principles, rather than from the expediencies of budget offices, campus testing services, or legislative mandates. (SKC)

Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Liberal Arts, Postsecondary Education, Standardized Tests, Test Construction, Test Format, Test Selection, Test Validity, Testing, Testing Problems, Writing (Composition), Writing Research

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