"This tool is designed to map shifts over time in the range of skills and competencies young writers use to communicate intended meanings and messages using standard writing conventions. While designed for the purpose of research, the tool has the potential to help classroom teachers capture shifts in students’ writing, assist teachers to provide feedback to students, and support teaching decisions."
While designed for the purpose of research, the tool is used by many classroom teachers to capture shifts in students’ writing, assist them to provide feedback to students, and support teaching decisions. Read more in articles like:
- Scull, J., Mackenzie, N., & Bowles, T. (2020). Assessing early writing: a six factor model to inform assessment and teaching. Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 19, 239-259. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10671-020-09257-7
- Mackenzie, N.M., Scull, J & Munsie, L. (2013). Analysing writing: the development of a tool for use in the early years of schooling, Issues in Educational Research, 23(3), 375-391. http://www.iier.org.au/iier23/mackenzie.pdf
- Mackenzie, N.M., Scull J., & Bowles, T. (2015). Writing over time: An analysis of texts created by Year One students. Australian Educational Researcher, 42(5) 568-593DOI 10.1007/s13384-015-0189-9
- Mackenzie, N.M., & Scull, J. (2016). Writing analysis: using the electronic analysis tool. Practical Literacy: the early and primary years, 20(2), 35-38.
Reference: Mackenzie, N. (2025) Writing Analysis Tool. Noella Mackenzie Website