Impact of Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) on Middle School Students' Writing Outcomes
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| Title: | Impact of Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) on Middle School Students' Writing Outcomes |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Joshua Wilson (ORCID |
| Source: | American Educational Research Journal. 2026 63(1):72-108. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 37 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education Elementary Education Grade 7 Grade 8 |
| Descriptors: | Writing Evaluation, Middle School Students, Outcomes of Education, Writing Achievement, Automation, Underserved Students, Writing Improvement, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Beliefs, School Districts, Teacher Attitudes, Grade 7, Grade 8, English Instruction, Language Arts, English Teachers, Writing Instruction, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Feedback (Response), Revision (Written Composition) |
| DOI: | 10.3102/00028312251388655 |
| ISSN: | 0002-8312 1935-1011 |
| Abstract: | This study used a randomized, controlled trial to assess the impact of the automated writing evaluation system MI Write on middle school students from traditionally underserved groups, including Black and Hispanic/Latinx students and those experiencing poverty. The research focused on whether students who used MI Write for one school year (n = 1,260) showed improved argumentative writing performance, increased self-efficacy, greater enjoyment of writing, and stronger beliefs in the recursive nature of writing compared with those who did not use MI Write (n = 1,227). No significant overall treatment effects were found, but significant treatment by district interactions emerged. Perceptions of MI Write were positive overall but varied by district. Findings reveal the limitations and promise of automated writing evaluation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1494618 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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