1. Introduction -- 2. The nature of writing ability -- 3. Basic considerations in assessing writing -- 4. Research in large-scale writing assessment -- 5. Designing writing assessment tasks -- 6. Scoring procedures for writing assessment -- 7. Illustrative tests of writing -- 8. Beyond the timed impromptu test: Classroom writing assessment -- 9. Portfolio assessment -- 10. The future of writing assessment
Summary
The issues surrounding the assessment of second language learner's writing abilities are still emerging. This book outlines in an accessible manner the major tenets of research in the field and provide language teachers with guidelines to design and develop suitable writing assessment tasks for their students
Analysis
Writing skills
Language teaching & learning material - ESL/EFL Teaching of specific subjects
Notes
Series editors: J. Charles Alderson and Lyle F. Bachman