ILACE Conference Workshop · AUC 2026

AI Scores on Trial

A human-in-the-loop validity lab for writing assessment. Work from the text, test the score, and design a defensible human-review rule.

45 minutes Paper + phone Face to face One case

45-minute flow

Paper for depth. Phones for interaction.

The workshop stays face to face: discuss with people at your table, use the printed case for close reading, and use this site only where it adds speed or access.

0–5 min

Opening verdict

Choose Permit, Review, Delay, or Prohibit before seeing comparison scores.

5–15 min

Independent score

Score one rubric dimension and ground it in exact textual evidence.

15–31 min

Score on trial

Examine disagreement, make a claim, cite evidence, and name a limitation.

31–45 min

Review and revote

Write a measurable human-review rule, then give your final verdict.

Workshop resources

Prefer the complete paper case?

Download the participant case file for the essay, rubric, evidence record, micro-courtroom sheet, and exit rule in one printable document.