Alina Reed discusses university writing expectations, distinguishing between communicative and academic types. Research reveals a disconnect: students are often overconfident, while teachers find them ill-prepared for source-based academic writing and context-appropriate digital communication. Current language tests often fail to reflect these real-world demands, focusing on independent essays. Trinity’s ISC Digital aims to address this by assessing both concise online communication and integrated source-based academic tasks. This approach encourages students to develop essential critical thinking and adaptable communication skills needed for university success.
FoELT 2025 – Writing at university in the digital age
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/ October 10, 2025 Assessment and Evaluation, AI in testing and assessment, Language proficiency assessments
