Hello,
People have been reacting to my comments as if I were saying that essays are
BETTER than MCs and I am most emphatically not saying that.
I am saying that I believe that I need to have them in my tests just as much
as I need MCs. I am trying to find the right blend of objective and essay
work in my tests. I believe that essays are needed to foster understanding
of broad themes in the knowledge and encourage student planning and
initiative, and give practice in writing which I believe should be included
in courses in all disciplines at the college level.
I did not intend to create a debate about relative merit. I believe that both
are useful and worthwhile.
Nancy Melucci
ELAC
