Curriculum Vitae
Zhi Li
Department of English
Iowa State University
319 Ross Hall
Ames, Iowa, 50010, USA
Email: zhili@iastate.edu
Website: http://zhili.public.iastate.edu/
EDUCATION
PhD., Applied Linguistics and Technology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.
(in progress)
M.A., Applied Linguistics , Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan Province PR China
(2005)
College Diploma, Electrical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Technology (Now
Changchun University of Technology), Changchun, Jilin Province, PR China.
(1998)
Vocational Education Diploma, Electrical Engineering, Changchun College of
Architecture, (Now Changchun Institute of Technology), Changchun, Jilin
Province, PR China (1998)
PRESENTATIONS AT PREOFESSIONAL CONFERENCES
Hegelheimer, V., Li, Z., Link, S., Ma, H., & Yang, H., (2012, April). Holistic scores of
Automated Writing Evaluation: Use, reactions, and rater reliability. Paper
presented at the 34th Language Testing Research Collouquium (LTRC). Princeton,
NJ.
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Li, Z., Hegelheimer, V., Upah, S., & Dursun, A. (2012, March). Mobile Grammar
Clinic: An in-house web app customized for ESL academic writing class at Iowa
State University. Electronic Village & Technology Showcase Special Events
Program, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo.
Philadelphia, PA.
Hegelheimer, V., Li, Z., & Upha, S. (2012, March). Learning English grammar on the
go. Presentation at ComETS Spring 2012 Symposium. Ames, IA.
Hegelheimer, V., Dursun, A., Li, Z., Saricaoglu, A., & Yang, H. (2011, September).
The use of Criterion as a formative assessment tool in second language writing
classrooms. Paper presented at the 13th Midwest Association of Language Testers
(MwALT) Conference, Ames, IA
Li, Z. (2011, June). When video meets MCQ: a qualitative study of video listening
comprehension test. Poster presented at the 33rd Language Testing Research
Colloquium (LTRC), Ann Arbor, MI.
Hegelheimer, V., Lee, J. Li, Z., & Karakaya, K., (2011, April). The Criterion research
project. TESL/Applied Linguistics Brownbag Colloquium Series, Iowa State
University, Ames, IA
Li, Z., (2007, November). The effect of visual options on listening comprehension test.
Paper presented at International Conference on Language Testing, Beijing Foreign
Studies University, Beijing, PR China.
Li, Z., (2006, December). An empirical study of composition analytic scoring from
the perspective of multivariate Generalizability Theory. Paper presented at
International Conference on Language Testing, Guangdong University of Foreign
Studies, Guangzhou, PR China.
PUBLICATIONS
Li, Z., & Luo, L. (2010). The effect of multiple-choice question visual options on
listening comprehension test. Journal of Mudanjiang College of Education, Vol.
19(1): 140-141
Li, Z. (2009). An empirical study of composition analytic scoring – from the
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perspective of Multivariate Generalizability Theory, Journal of Hunan University
of Arts and Science (Social Science Edition), Vol.34 (2): 127-130.
Li, Z. (2009). The relationship among dictionary-use patterns, English proficiency and
vocabulary competence. Journal of Yibin University, Vol.09 (3): 87-90
Li, Z. (2008). Learner’s autonomy and self-assessment in foreign language teaching.
Journal of Hebei North University, Vol.24 (1): 68-72
Li, Z. (2007). A comparison study on the reliability of a composition test: holistic
scoring vs. analytic scoring. English Language Testing Research, Vol1 (9).
Li, Z., & Xiao, Y. (2006). The application of Generalizability Theory in the new
context of language testing. Journal of Hunan University of Arts and Science
(Social Science Edition), Vol.31 (3): 133-137.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August, 2010 to present
Rater of ISU's Oral English Certification Test (formerly SPEAK/TEACH Test) (Fall
2011 - present)
Research assistant for the project of Mobile Applications to Support ESL Instruction,
Iowa State University (Spring 2011 – present)
Abstract reviewer, the 30th Second Language Research Forum (SLRF), Ames,
IA. (2011)
Student volunteer, the 30th Second Language Research Forum (SLRF), Ames,
IA. (2011)
Treasurer, Educational Video Interest Group, Iowa State University (Spring 2011present)
Assistant Organizer, the 5th Annual Technology for Second Language Learning
(TSLL) Conference, Ames, IA. (2010)
December, 2005 to August, 2010
Item Writer for Language Testing Projects, National Education Examinations
Authority, Ministry of Education, Beijing, PR China.
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Instructor of New Course Standards of High School English, Hunan University of
Arts and Science, Changde, PR China.
Lecturer, School of Foreign Languages, Hunan University of Arts and Science,
Changde, PR China. Teaching and doing research on language education and
testing. Courses taught include general linguistics, English reading, English
speaking and listening.
September, 2002 to July, 2005
Research Assistant, School of Foreign Languages, Hunan University. Doing
validation study of ESL Placement Test and teaching reform project, and teaching
undergraduate students the basic statistics and SPSS.
July, 1998 to September, 2002
Technician and translator, Central-south Municipal Construction Engineering
Company, Hengyang, PR China.
PROJECTS
The Study of English Major’s Dictionary Use, 2008-2009, Project Coordinator,
Hunan University of Arts and Science. Completed
The Teaching Reform of An Introduction to Linguistics, 2006-2007, Project
Coordinator, Hunan University of Arts and Science. Completed
The Study of English Composition Scoring, 2005-2006, Project Coordinator, Hunan
University of Arts and Science. Completed
The Reform of English Curriculum in Meiya College, Hunan University, 2004-2005,
Investigator, Hunan University, Completed
HONORS AND AWARDS
Hunan College English Teaching Association, Award for Best Articles (Second Prize),
2008
Hunan University of Arts and Science, Award for Model Teacher, 2006
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Hunan University of Arts and Science, Award for Excellent Teaching Quality, 2006
Hunan University of Arts and Science, Award for Model Teacher, 2005
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
International Language Testing Association (ILTA)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Language testing
Computer/Mobil assisted language learning (CALL/MALL)
SPECIAL SKILLS
Languages:
Chinese – native
English – native like
Japanese – beginning
Computer skills:
Data analysis software (SPSS, Stata, JMP, Transana, NVivo, mGenova, Multilog)
Video and audio editing (Audacity)
Screen capturing software (Camtasia)
Concordancers (Monoconc)
Microsoft Office
HTML and CSS
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