Writing Assessments
Writing
Proficiency Exam (California Polytechnic State University)
This is a very student-friendly site that explains all of
the procedures for taking this exam that certifies graduation
level writing skill. Click through the pages or visit the
index to see a variety of topics including writing under pressure,
workshop dates, sample essays with comments, and scoring standards.
6
+ 1 Trait Writing Assessment Scoring Guide (Northwest Regional
Education Laboratory)
A highly detailed guide for assessing each of six elements
of good writing, with five levels for each element. An analytical
rubric that could be used for instructor, peer, and self-assessment.
Standards
for a “C” grade in English Composition (State
of Maryland)
An interesting attempt to establish a statewide understanding
of C-level work, bringing some between-campus consistency
to writing assessment. While only the C-level is described,
Maryland had established a moderately high expectation for
a “C,” implying the need for really good writing
at the “B” and “A” levels.
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