Examining writing : research and practice in assessing second language writing /
Shaw, Stuart D., 1962-
Examining writing : research and practice in assessing second language writing / Stuart D. Shaw, Cyril J. Weir. - xiv, 344 p. ; 23 cm - Studies in language testing ; 26 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Test-taker characteristics -- Cognitive validity -- Context validity -- Scoring validity -- Consequential validity -- Criterion-related validity -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Sample Writing tasks from Main Suite examinations -- Candidate Information Sheet -- Revised method of assessment for IELTS Writing -- Current Cambridge ESOL rating procedures and marking models -- Standard procedures for the production of Writing examination materials -- Minimum Professional Requirements for examiners of ESOL Writing tests -- Computer-based (CB) exam versions: Issues and directions -- Electronic Script Management in Cambridge ESOL: Issues and directions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. Appendix E. Appendix F. Appendix G. Appendix H.
9780521692939
2007016909
Language and languages--Ability testing
Rhetoric--Ability testing
P53.27 / .S53 2007
418.0076
Examining writing : research and practice in assessing second language writing / Stuart D. Shaw, Cyril J. Weir. - xiv, 344 p. ; 23 cm - Studies in language testing ; 26 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Test-taker characteristics -- Cognitive validity -- Context validity -- Scoring validity -- Consequential validity -- Criterion-related validity -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Sample Writing tasks from Main Suite examinations -- Candidate Information Sheet -- Revised method of assessment for IELTS Writing -- Current Cambridge ESOL rating procedures and marking models -- Standard procedures for the production of Writing examination materials -- Minimum Professional Requirements for examiners of ESOL Writing tests -- Computer-based (CB) exam versions: Issues and directions -- Electronic Script Management in Cambridge ESOL: Issues and directions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. Appendix E. Appendix F. Appendix G. Appendix H.
9780521692939
2007016909
Language and languages--Ability testing
Rhetoric--Ability testing
P53.27 / .S53 2007
418.0076