Online Automated Essay Assessment:
Potentials for Writing Development

Tan Bee Hoon, Department of English, Faculty of Modern Languages & Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia E-mail: tanbh@fbmk.upm.edu.my
 

Abstract

This exploratory study examines the application of an online automated assessment system, trademarked MyAccess. The aim is to explore the viability of MyAccess in automated essay assessment and student writing development. The main strength of MyAccess is its capability in giving immediate holistic and analytical feedback. The system also provides a rich collection of online resources and tools to help teachers and students in the writing classroom. The integration of the instructor and student support tools and resources in a single system enables the use of MyAccess as a writing management system, and also gives it the potential in developing students’ writing competence.