Assessing Writing / Edition 1

by Sara Cushing Weigle

Overview

Writing is a key skill in second language learning and all teachers need to evaluate their students' writing abilities. The issues surrounding the assessment of second language learners' writing abilities are becoming more and more relevant in the age of global communication and this book looks at the assessment of this core skill in both academic and non-academic settings in a clear and accessible manner. It looks at the theory behind the practice and provides practical guidance on developing both small and large-scale writing tests.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521784467
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/27/2002
Series:	Cambridge Language Assessment
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.79(d)

Table of Contents

Ch1 Introduction ;Ch2 The nature of writing ability; Ch3 Basic considerations in testing writing; Ch4 Research in large-scale writing assessment; Ch5 Designing writing assessment tasks; Ch6 Scoring procedures for writing assessment; Ch7 Illustrative tests of writing; Ch8 Beyond the timed impromptu test: Classroom writing; Ch9 Portfolio assessment; CH10 The future of writing assessment