The Criterion® Online Writing Evaluation Service from ETS is a web-based learning tool to be used in a formal teaching environment. It provides teachers and instructors with a faster and easier way to help English-language students improve their writing skills.

The Criterion^® Online Writing Evaluation Service features:

• Instructor-led writing tool that facilitates practice and provides immediate feedback for every student.
• Library of more than 440 essay topics, and capability for instructors to create their own customized topics with a choice of six levels of Writer’s Handbooks.
• Provides immediate diagnostic feedback in grammar, spelling, mechanics, usage, style and organization and development, as well as holistic scoring.
• Online student portfolios with instructor/student interaction capabilities.
• Can be used across the curricula at all levels.
• Online training and individualized customer support.

How Does the Criterion Service Work?

The Criterion service is powered by e-rater^® automated scoring technology to provide students with immediate scoring and diagnostic feedback on essays they submit.

• Holistic scores are based on nationally recognised standards.
• Trait Feedback Analysis focuses on grammar, usage and mechanics; style; and organisation and development. This analysis provides both a summary and an in-depth analysis of errors in an effort to pinpoint areas that require attention.

To learn more, please contact the AMIDEAST office nearest you.