TY  - BOOK
AU  - Shaw,Stuart D.
AU  - Weir,Cyril J.
TI  - Examining writing: research and practice in assessing second language writing 
T2  - Studies in language testing
SN  - 9780521692939
AV  - P53.27 .S53 2007
U1  - 418.0076 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - New York
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Language and languages
KW  - Ability testing
KW  - Rhetoric
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; Introduction --; 2; Test-taker characteristics --; 3; Cognitive validity --; 4; Context validity --; 5; Scoring validity --; 6; Consequential validity --; 7; Criterion-related validity --; 8; Conclusions and recommendations --; Appendix A; Sample Writing tasks from Main Suite examinations --; Appendix B; Candidate Information Sheet --; Appendix C; Revised method of assessment for IELTS Writing --; Appendix D; Current Cambridge ESOL rating procedures and marking models --; Appendix E; Standard procedures for the production of Writing examination materials --; Appendix F; Minimum Professional Requirements for examiners of ESOL Writing tests --; Appendix G; Computer-based (CB) exam versions: Issues and directions --; Appendix H; Electronic Script Management in Cambridge ESOL: Issues and directions
ER  -