Examining Writing

Research and Practice in Assessing Second Language Writing

By: Stuart D. Shaw, Cyril J. Weir

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Paperback | 5 July 2007

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This publication highlights the need for test developers to provide clear explanations of the ability constructs which underpin tests offered in the public domain. An explanation is increasingly required, if the validity of test score interpretation and use are to be supported both logically, and with empirical evidence. The book demonstates the application of a comprehensive test validation framework which adopts a socio-cognitive perspective. The framework embraces six core components which reflect the practical nature and quality of an actual testing event. It examines Cambridge ESOL writing tasks from the following perspectives: Test Taker, Cognitive Validity, Context Validity, Scoring Validity, Criterion-related Validity and Consequential Validity. The authors show how an understanding and analysis of the framework and its components in relation to specific writing tests can assist test developers to operationalise their tests more effectively, especially in relation to criterial distinctions across test levels.

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List of abbreviations	p. vi
Series Editors' note	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Test-taker characteristics	p. 17
Cognitive validity	p. 34
Context validity	p. 63
Scoring validity	p. 143
Consequential validity	p. 218
Criterion-related validity	p. 229
Conclusions and recommendations	p. 241
Appendices
Sample Writing tasks from Main Suite examinations	p. 258
Candidate Information Sheet	p. 272
Revised method of assessment for IELTS Writing	p. 274
Current Cambridge ESOL rating procedures and marking models	p. 275
Standard procedures for the production of Writing examination materials	p. 284
Minimum Professional Requirements for examiners of ESOL Writing tests	p. 289
Computer-based (CB) exam versions: Issues and directions	p. 294
Electronic Script Management in Cambridge ESOL: Issues and directions	p. 300
References	p. 315
Index	p. 339
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