Originally published: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c1994.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-325) and index.

Contents: Assesment - A Critical tool in the teaching of writing: Assessment as treat and promise -- Assessment and the design of writing assignments -- Using eassay tests -- How theories of reading affect response to writing -- Responding to student writing -- Using Portfolio -- Writing assessment beyond the classroom: Language and reality in writing assessment -- Assessing writing proficiency -- Selecting appropriate writing measures -- Organizing and managing holistic essay or portfolio readings -- Avoiding pitfalls in writing programs -- The Politics of assessment: past and future -- Resource A: Sample holistic scoring guide -- Resource B: Submission guidelines and scoring guidelines and scoring guide for portfolios -- Resource C: Guidelines for self- study to precede a writing program evaluation -- Resource D: Evaluation of the Writing-Across-the-curriculum program: Minnesota community college system.