Elke van Steendam, Marion Tillema, Gert Rijlaarsdam, Huub van den Bergh
This volume provides a state-of-the-art overview of theory, methodology and practices in the assessment of writing. The focus throughout the book is on the construct of writing and its assessment: what constitutes writing ability and how can it be defined (in various contexts)? This question cannot be answered without looking into the methodological question of how to validate and measure the construct of writing ability. Throughout the book, therefore, discussions integrate theoretical and methodological issues. A number of chapters discusses whether varying definitions and varying...
This volume provides a state-of-the-art overview of theory, methodology and practices in the assessment of writing. The focus throughout the book is o...