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Assessing writing skills in Higher Education: speed, legibility, and quality

Abstract

Writing and transcription skills (handwriting and typing) are critical throughout education and in employment. The use of robust assessment tools contributes to the identification of and support for individuals with writing and transcription difficulties. In this paper we outline practical ways to assess the speed and legibility of handwriting and to evaluate written composition skills. Application of the DASH17+, Handwriting Legibility Scale and Writing Quality Scale with scripts from 17-25 year olds are examined. The presentation of two case studies illustrates how this suite of tools provide a practical and holistic assessment of writing and transcription, useful for intervention planning.

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Authors

Stuart, Nichola J.
Barnett, Anna L.

Oxford Brookes departments

Department of Psychology, Health and Professional Development

Dates

Year of publication: 2023
Date of RADAR deposit: 2023-06-23


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This RADAR resource is Part of Patoss 2023 Summer Bulletin, p. 68-81.

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