Assessing Writing First Edition ©  2009 Brian Huot Kent State University Peggy O'Neill Loyola College in Maryland Overview Buy This Book Exam & Desk Copies Assessing Writing assembles the essential research for any writing instructor — from graduate student to program director — who wants to understand and implement effective large-scale writing assessment. Topics include the history of the field; the concepts of validity and reliability; assessment methods, such as portfolios, essay exams, and directed self-placement; and models of successful assessment programs.   Assessing Writing A Critical Sourcebook Paper Text, 496pgs. ISBN: 0-312-47596-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-47596-3 Estimated U.S. Price: $43.95