| Description |
1 online resource (211 pages) |
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| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-192) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction; 1. Trends; 2. Lessons; 3. Foundations; 4. Measurement; 5. Design; Glossary; References; About the Authors; Index. |
| Summary |
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 ass. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Report writing -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Evaluation.
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Report writing -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Evaluation. |
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Report writing -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
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Academic writing -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Evaluation.
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Academic writing -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
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Evaluation. |
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Academic writing. |
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English language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Evaluation.
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English language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic book.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Elliot, Norbert.
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Peckham, Irvin.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: White, Edward M. Very Like a Whale : The Assessment of Writing Programs. Logan : Utah State University Press, ©2015 9780874219852 |
| ISBN |
9780874219869 (electronic book) |
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0874219868 (electronic book) |
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9780874219852 |
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087421985X (paperback) |
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