A Comparison Study of Three Methods of Evaluating Student Writing Ability for Student Placement in Introductory English Courses.

Galbato, Linda; Markus, Mimi

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ERIC Number: EJ552705

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Publication Date: 1995

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A Comparison Study of Three Methods of Evaluating Student Writing Ability for Student Placement in Introductory English Courses.

Galbato, Linda; Markus, Mimi

Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, v2 n2 p153-67 Spr 1995

Describes a study comparing English course-level placement based on writing samples and standardized placement scores, as well as two different methods of grading writing samples. Results support the use of writing samples to supplement standardized placement scores as well as the use of a group holistic method of grading writing samples. Includes three data tables. (JDI)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Community Colleges, English Instruction, Holistic Evaluation, Minimum Competency Testing, Predictive Validity, Remedial Programs, School Policy, Standardized Tests, Student Placement, Test Validity, Two Year Colleges, Writing Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: SAT (College Admission Test)

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