Effective Grading and Course Design

Although both links here connect to resources derived from Walvoord and Anderson's popular book, Effective Grading, the approach advocated is predicated on effective course design.  Those working on designing a new course or revising an existing one will gain much from visiting the sites below on effective grading.  We also recommend, of course, the original text,

Walvoord, B.E., & Anderson, V.J. (1998). Effective grading: A tool for learning and assessment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Effective Grading Tips From Presbyterian College Writing Center

Chapter Notes on Effective Grading a guide to the book Effective Grading by Walvoord and Anderson, prepared by Emily Hixon of IU Northwest