Develo** an automated writing placement system for ESL learners

H Yannakoudakis, ØE Andersen… - Applied Measurement …, 2018‏ - Taylor & Francis
There are quite a few challenges in the development of an automated writing placement
model for non-native English learners, among them the fact that exams that encompass the …

Students' conceptions of tutor and automated feedback in professional writing

RA Calvo, RA Ellis - Journal of Engineering Education, 2010‏ - Wiley Online Library
Background Professional writing is an essential outcome for engineering graduates and
hence a vital part of engineering education. To provide a successful learning experience for …

[PDF][PDF] Automatic essay grading with probabilistic latent semantic analysis

T Kakkonen, N Myller, J Timonen… - Proceedings of the …, 2005‏ - aclanthology.org
Abstract Probabilistic Latent Semantic Analysis (PLSA) is an information retrieval technique
proposed to improve the problems found in Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA). We have …

Glosser: Enhanced feedback for student writing tasks

J Villalón, P Kearney, RA Calvo… - 2008 eighth IEEE …, 2008‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We describe Glosser, a system that supports students in writing essays by 1) scaffolding
their reflection with trigger questions, and 2) using text mining techniques to provide content …

Automated assessment of English-learner writing

H Yannakoudakis - 2013‏ - cl.cam.ac.uk
In this thesis, we investigate automated assessment (AA) systems of free text that
automatically analyse and score the quality of writing of learners of English as a second (or …

[PDF][PDF] Reflective writing: Quantitative assessment and identification of linguistic features

R Birney, M O'Heigeartaigh - 2012‏ - core.ac.uk
Reflective writing is used in higher education to encourage students to reflect on their
learning or practice; in this context, reflective writing is frequently assessed. However, not …

Product to process: The efficacy of hybrid feedback in academic writing classrooms for fostering process-oriented writing

J Woodworth - Innovation in learning-oriented language assessment, 2023‏ - Springer
Abstract Automatic Writing Evaluation (AWE) systems have emerged as a possible solution
to give immediate feedback to writers. This chapter explores if the combination of AWE and …

[PDF][PDF] Hybrid Feedback: The Efficacy of Combining Automated and Teacher Feedback for Second Language Academic Writing Development

J Woodworth - 2022‏ - yorkspace.library.yorku.ca
While researchers and practitioners agree that students need more writing practice and
feedback, overburdened teachers often do not have sufficient time to read, mark, and give …

Automated free-text assessment: Some lessons learned

P Dessus, B Lemaire, M Loiseau… - … Education and Life …, 2011‏ - inderscienceonline.com
Most e-learning systems engage successively students in reading, writing and assessment
activities. In the third phase, the teacher gives feedback on student comprehension, which is …

Enhancing writing skills in IT students

J Armarego - International Journal of Learning, 2012‏ - researchportal.murdoch.edu.au
Although employer studies suggest that communication is the most important of the
nontechnical skills sought in IT graduates, students do not consider this a focus of their …