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An Overview of Writing Assessment: Theory, Research, and Practice , by Willa Wolcott and Sue M. Legg (National Council of Teachers of English, 1111 W. Kenyon Rd., Urbana, IL 61801-1096; 206 pp., $25.95 original paperback, list price; NCTE member price $18.95) . Reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the major types of writing assessment, both for large-scale evaluations and the individual classroom. The book includes practical examples, applications, and "Tips for Teachers" sections that suggest ways to integrate assignments with pedagogical goals and assessment methods that are viable...