Teaching English in the Two-Year College
May 1999
Writing into Silence: Losing Voice with Writing Assessment Technology
Abstract
Describes computer-software programs that “read” and score college-placement essays. Argues they may impress administrators, but they also (1) marginalize students by disregarding what they have to say; (2) disregard decades of research on the writing process; and (3) ignore faculty’s professional expertise. Argues assessment practices should be guided by theoretical soundness and sensitivity to issues affecting real people.
- Journal
- Teaching English in the Two-Year College
- Published
- 1999-05-01
- DOI
- 10.58680/tetyc19991841
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