Research and practice of English language writing assessment in China: an introduction to part II

Chapter 8 begins with an overview of research and practice in English language writing assessment around the world and highlights the contribution of this edited collection to a detailed picture of what is possible in Chinese L1 contexts, from ‘home-grown’ tests of writing proficiency in English to major international tests, to explorations of newer practices. A chapter-by-chapter summary is then provided for Chapters 9 to 14, which have a clear focus on English writing assessment for improving teaching and learning in the Chinese contexts. The topics covered in Part II include the conceptual framework for academic writing assessment, the development and use of scoring rubrics, validation of a writing proficiency scale of Business English proficiency, effective feedback implementation, focused written corrective feedback, and teacher training on using student writing portfolios.