Essay Examination Topics and Students' Writing.

Hoetker, James

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Publication Date: 1982-Dec

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Essay Examination Topics and Students' Writing.

Hoetker, James

College Composition and Communication, v33 n4 p377-92 Dec 1982

Discusses problems in designing and interpreting research on the effects of topics used in essay exams, particularly minimum competency exams. Reviews current research on the effects of topics and their presentation. (HTH)

Descriptors: Essay Tests, Higher Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Research Methodology, Writing Instruction, Writing Research

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