http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/authors/1761/arthur-lau Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:27:39 -0400 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:27:39 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/798/timed-writing-assessment-as-a-measure-of-writing-ability-a-qualitative-study By Arthur Lau - Throughout the American education system, the assessment of writing skill and general academic performance through timed essay examinations has become increasingly pervasive, contributing to the determination of grades and course placements and ultimately affecting college admissions through their use in standardized tests. In March 2005, the College Board introduced a new writing section for the SAT that incorporates a 25-minute impromptu essay component, as well as traditional multiple-choice questions on grammar and usage (Hass; “SAT Test Sections”). Likewise, timed writing assessment... Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:21 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/798/timed-writing-assessment-as-a-measure-of-writing-ability-a-qualitative-study