Researching the comparability of paper-based and computer-based delivery in a high-stakes writing test

International language testing bodies are now moving rapidly towards using computers for many areas of English language assessment, despite the fact that research on comparability with paper-based assessment is still relatively limited in key areas. This study contributes to the debate by researching the comparability of a high-stakes EAP writing test (IELTS) in two delivery modes, paper-based (PB) and computer-based (CB). The study investigated...