assessing grammar in academic writing gad s lim
TRANSCRIPT
Assessing Grammar in Academic Writing
Gad S Lim
Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Assessment Instruments=
Assessment Contexts
Message
cognitive
linguisticsocio
linguistic
Writing Ability
• Write
• Write about x
• Write an essay to your tutor about x
• Write an essay to your tutor about x y z
Linguistic
Message
Sociolinguistic
Cognitive
Surprise!
(Lumley, 2006)
Automated AssessorVerb Phrase Complex word order: Modal verb + adverb • VM_RR_VV0 will clearly see, can always
phone, should often advise
Complex tense • VH0_VVN_NN1 have done work• VVN_TO wanted to…, tried to…• VHG_VVN having given, After having
spent…
Noun Phrase Complex nominal reference• DD_JJ any good, some older• NPD2 Sundays, Mondays• VVN_NN1 the deserved award, guided tour• NN2_VVG more people thinking that…,
looking at the boats arriving and going away
Message
cognitive
linguisticsocio
linguistic
Writing Ability
Conclusion
• Assessment instruments must fit assessment contexts
• In different assessment contexts, grammar is elicited in different ways, is reported in different ways
