The Road Less Traveled: don't be afraid to stray from the [treasure hunt] trail when assessing students' skills

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During this session, Michelle Trumbo discusses the critical role of assessments in upper-division legal research curricula and provides insight into best practices regarding the same. Presentation coverage includes techniques for conceiving and crafting practice-relevant assessments; guidance for generating grading rubrics that accurately evaluate student skill levels and ensure scoring consistency; and strategies for writing useful student feedback. Ideal for instructors seeking to maximize the utility of assessments in their courses and who are ready to explore practice-focused alternatives to traditional "scavenger hunts".

This presentation was created with emaze and can be accessed here.