Writing samples are a commonly required component when applying for jobs that heavily feature writing. That makes complete ...

Question: The only standard advice I have received about the writing sample for job applications is: “Stay within the page limit.” But surely there is better advice than that. And how much leeway ...

Q: I frequently see ads that ask for writing samples, along with the résumé and cover letter. I have hesitated to respond to these job ads because I’m not sure what kinds of things I should submit.

A fifth grader takes the New York State English Language Arts exam. Writing has been hard to test reliably, but a new approach called comparative judgment holds promise. (Photo by John Paraskevas ...

Ethical considerations and academic integrity Issues of academic integrity were central to participants’ experiences. Students expressed concerns about unintentional plagiarism, the accuracy of ...

Q: I frequently see ads that ask for writing samples, along with the résumé and cover letter. I have hesitated to respond to these job ads because I’m not sure what kinds of things I should submit.