![]() The background information provided was sufficient to give the reader a basic understanding of what an automated essay grader is and how it is used in grading writing.Īs far as I am aware, the information presented was logical, unbiased, well thought out, and relevant to the topic at hand. Reviewed by Donna Fiore, Adjunct English and Reading Instructor, Mount Wachusett Community College on 6/27/21 ![]() However, after reading Lamoreaux’s suggestions for teaching students to understand the nature of their audience (AEG), I now see how students can be taught to improve their argumentative writing and language skills so that they are not only better understood by an AEG, but also by each other and their teachers.Īs a teacher who uses Toulmin as part of my curriculum, I found Lamoreaux’s Toulmin instruction beneficial to my own understanding and that will help me to better instruct my students as well. I felt that an AEG would only do students a disservice because they lack the human ability to understand context. This sentence sums up how I viewed AEG before reading this book: “Robo-graders cannot handle the nuances of expression and may penalize the writer for vocabulary choices” (p. Lamoreaux offers suggestions to encourage student improvement that will make them feel less like they are being singled out for possible poor word choices while helping them master their writing skills in positive ways. Students feel vulnerable when writing, especially when it comes to the words they use that are influenced by their personal and/or educational backgrounds. Lamoreaux’s writing voice is very approachable and she writes in a culturally sensitive manner that is objective and respectful. Minor grammatical errors are present and there is at least one awkwardly phrased sentence due to a missing word or words. Note: This source link doesn’t work where it is located on page 7, or on the References page: (Burstein et al, 1998) I checked the online format of the book and they do not automatically open there either. The text is legible, but the distortion did tend to distract at times.Īll but one of the links (noted below) work, but they do not automatically open in a new tab/window when clicked on and having to remember to right-click to open them distracted from my reading at times. I reviewed the book in PDF format and the text was periodically distorted in a “squished down” appearance, which I see happening often in documents saved as PDF files. Spatial aspects are given high consideration in that the chapters are divided into blocks of text broken up by bullet or numerical points that allow the reader to easily comprehend the presented material.Įach chapter is an acceptable length that flows in an organized manner. Text uses a consistent writing voice that is easily followed and understood. The text is accessible and presented in a manner that is easily understood jargon use was minimal, thus negating the necessity of glossary. ![]() The organization of informational text in the book can be easily updated without needing major changes that will disrupt the original flow of each chapter. However, Lamoreaux gives teachers necessary tools to prepare their students to successfully adapt to, and positively embrace, these changes. With our growing dependency on technology, more and more educational institutions are utilizing AEG and this usage is often viewed in a negative manner. Lamoreaux exhibits a vast working knowledge of AEG and provided information that appears to be accurate and error-free, and unbiased. Lamoreaux gives a thorough background of the Automated Grading System (AEG) and provides links for reference and for further study. Reviewed by Vickie Gray, Writing Adjunct, University of Saint Francis on 12/27/21 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +. ![]()
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