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Beyond rubrics: Using functional language analysis to evaluate student writing.

Authors :
Zhihui Fang
Zhijun Wang
Source :
Australian Journal of Language & Literacy. Jun2011, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p147-165. 19p. 1 Diagram, 6 Charts.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

This paper describes an alternative approach to the ever popular rubrics-based writing assessment. The approach, called functional language analysis, provides a set of analysis strategies that enable teachers to evaluate the content, organisation, and style of student writing based on tangible textual evidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10381562
Volume :
34
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Australian Journal of Language & Literacy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
61967034
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03651853