Problems in Improving the Reliability of Essay Marks.

Bell, Richard C.

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ERIC Number: EJ234617

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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Problems in Improving the Reliability of Essay Marks.

Bell, Richard C.

Assessment in Higher Education, v5 n3 p254-63 Sep 1980

Problems in improving the reliability of essay marks are examined in this Australian study that considers the markings of 338 essays, each marked by one of 13 graders. It is concluded that improvement is needed but the changes necessary for the improvement are not feasible. (LC)

Descriptors: Essay Tests, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Grading, Higher Education, Informal Assessment, Reliability, Student Evaluation, Test Results

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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