Automated Writing Evaluation and Feedback: Multiple Metrics of Efficacy

The present study extended research on the effectiveness of automated writing evaluation (AWE) systems. Sixth graders were randomly assigned by classroom to an AWE condition that used Project Essay Grade Writing ( n = 56) or a word-processing condition that used Google Docs ( n = 58). Effectiveness was evaluated using multiple metrics: writing self-efficacy, holistic writing quality, performance on a state English language arts test, and...