What is the Criterion^SM Online Writing Evaluation Service?

The Criterion Online Writing Evaluation service is an innovative web-based application that evaluates a student’s writing skills and provides scores and feedback to both instructors and students. Teachers use the Criterion service to assign essay topics, which are evaluated by the tool; and holistic scores and diagnostic feedback provided. The Criterion service also provides a list of essay topics, corresponding to the educational level of the students.

Why the Criterion Service?

• Teachers can use the Criterion service to support material taught in the classroom
• It provides students with unlimited opportunities to practise their writing skills by submitting a number of essays
• Since it is an online tool, it is easily accessible from anywhere and at any time
• Students can practise their writing skills in a non-test environment, and discuss feedback with their teachers
• The application generates detailed reports that help teachers in tracking the progress of individual students as well as the class as a whole

To find out more about how you can effectively use the Criterion service, visit our specific sections for academic institutions and teachers.

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