Assessing Writing Oct 2020 Open Access

Comparing writing proficiency assessments used in professional medical registration: A methodology to inform policy and practice

Sathena Chan University of Bedfordshire ; Lynda Taylor University of Bedfordshire
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Assessing Writing
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2020-10-01
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10.1016/j.asw.2020.100493
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