Holistic or Analytic Scoring

I would prefer both holistic and analytic scoring. Holistic scoring best for large scale scoring where it is easier and faster than analytic scoring. According to Bacha, holistic scoring can be done by few examiners to ensure the validity of the assessment. For example we have 5 examiners assess the essay and gives their own score, after that take the average score of the score. This is the best way in using the holistic scoring. As for analytic scoring, focus on only one aspects in writing. Another analytic scale is to focus on few aspects while scoring. A clear guideline need to be set because analytic scoring will prone to holistic scoring easily. Thus, using both holistic and analytic scoring is the best way in assessing students writing essay.

This according to Nahla Bacha article regarding holistic and analytic scoring.