Debate: Can Writing Be Assessed?
The SAT is making the essay component of the college admissions exam optional. Is this a sign that writing can't be properly graded?

Claim: Writing can be assessed
Reason: Removing the essay portion of the SAT sends a message that writing is not a valuable skill.
Warrant 0: writing is as valuable as other skills
Warrant 1: writing is not as valuable as other skills
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: Writing can be assessed
Reason: Writing can be assessed with style guidelines and should be an included section for evaluating students on the SAT exam.
Warrant 0: style guidelines are only guidelines and creativity can't be judged
Warrant 1: style guidelines are guidelines and creativity can be judged
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: Writing cannot be assessed
Reason: Removing the essay portion of the SAT sends a message that writing is not a valuable skill.
Warrant 0: writing is as valuable as other skills
Warrant 1: writing is not as valuable as other skills
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: Writing cannot be assessed
Reason: Writing can be assessed with style guidelines and should be an included section for evaluating students on the SAT exam.
Warrant 0: style guidelines are only guidelines and creativity can't be judged
Warrant 1: style guidelines are guidelines and creativity can be judged
Correct warrant: 0