Scott Crossley

In this project, researchers will develop and test an on-line tool that produces analytics of high school students' writing assignments, for use by students, their teachers, and researchers. The ability to write high-quality texts is a strong predictor of success in the classroom and workplace. However, many individuals struggle to adequately develop this skill. According to the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress, 21% of seniors in the U.S. did not achieve basic proficiency in ...