03656nam 2200661 450 991046372900332120200520144314.00-87421-986-8(CKB)2670000000594136(EBL)1943263(SSID)ssj0001421718(PQKBManifestationID)12520521(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001421718(PQKBWorkID)11423788(PQKB)10936884(MiAaPQ)EBC3442940(OCoLC)903442558(MdBmJHUP)muse42293(MiAaPQ)EBC1943263(Au-PeEL)EBL3442940(CaPaEBR)ebr11018349(CaONFJC)MIL726383(Au-PeEL)EBL1943263(EXLCZ)99267000000059413620150216h20152015 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrVery like a whale the assessment of writing programs /Edward M. White, Norbert Elliot, Irvin PeckhamBoulder, Colorado :Utah State University Press,2015.©20151 online resource (211 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-87421-985-X 1-322-95101-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; Introduction; 1. Trends; 2. Lessons; 3. Foundations; 4. Measurement; 5. Design; Glossary; References; About the Authors; Index"Written for those who design, redesign, and assess writing programs, Very Like a Whale is an intensive discussion of writing program assessment issues. Taking its title from Hamlet, the book explores the multifaceted forces that shape writing programs and the central role these programs can and should play in defining college education. Given the new era of assessment in higher education, writing programs must provide valid evidence that they are serving students, instructors, administrators, alumni, accreditors, and policymakers. This book introduces new conceptualizations associated with assessment, making them clear and available to those in the profession of rhetoric and composition/writing studies. It also offers strategies that aid in gathering information about the relative success of a writing program in achieving its identified goals. Philosophically and historically aligned with quantitative approaches, White, Elliot, and Peckham use case study and best-practice scholarship to demonstrate the applicability of their innovative approach, termed Design for Assessment (DFA). Well grounded in assessment theory, Very Like a Whale will be of practical use to new and seasoned writing program administrators alike, as well as to any educator involved with the accreditation process"--Provided by publisher.English languageRhetoricStudy and teaching (Higher)EvaluationAcademic writingStudy and teaching (Higher)EvaluationReport writingStudy and teaching (Higher)EvaluationElectronic books.English languageRhetoricStudy and teaching (Higher)Evaluation.Academic writingStudy and teaching (Higher)Evaluation.Report writingStudy and teaching (Higher)Evaluation.808/.0420711White Edward M(Edward Michael),1933-1029883Elliot NorbertPeckham IrvinMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910463729003321Very like a whale2446530UNINA