Writing Instruction Tips For Automated Essay Graders: How To Design an Essay for a Non-human Reader

Reviewed by Donna Fiore, Adjunct English and Reading Instructor, Mount Wachusett Community College on 6/27/21

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

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.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

As far as I am aware, the information presented was logical, unbiased, well thought out, and relevant to the topic at hand.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

This subject is more topical today than even a year ago due to the global pandemic. COVID-19 forced many institutions to rethink how they do business. Using a form of Artificial Intelligence to conduct business or even teach school has made these difficult times more manageable.

Clarity rating: 5

The text was reader- friendly without being over simple.

Consistency rating: 5

It was easy to follow the information because terminology was consistent.

Modularity rating: 5

The text divides the information into logical components so the reader is able to follow the process of becoming familiar with the important components of the essay grader.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

The text flows effortlessly from one chapter to the next.

Interface rating: 5

I especially loved the videos included and the sample activities included in the text.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I did not notice any errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

Lamoreaux is very respectful of essay graders. She is not dismissive or negative. Information is presented objectively so that the reader is able to focus on the content being presented.

Comments

I will be incorporating some of this information in my own writing classes. I will also be recommending this text to my nephew who will be entering a doctoral program this fall as a helpful resource for reviewing his writing.