M4: Properties of a Well-Written Text Flashcards
The flow of the ideas must be logically and accurately arranged
Organization
To achieve this properly, the ideas should be logically, clearly, and smoothly linked to one another
Coherence and Cohesion
Words used in descriptive writing to signal spatial relationships such as above, below, beside, nearby, beyond, inside, and outside.
Spatial Order
Words used in writing narratives, and instructions to signal chronological sequence, such as before, after, first, next, then, when, finally, while, as, during, earlier, later, and meanwhile.
Time Order
Words used in expository writing to signal causal relationships, such as because, since, for, so, as a result, consequently, thus, and hence.
Cause/Effect Order
Words used in expository writing to signal order of importance, such as first, second, also, finally, in addition, equally important, and more or less importantly.
Numerical Order
Words used in expository writing to signal similarities and differences
Comparison/Contrast Order
Words used in descriptive reports and arguments to signal more specific elaboration on an idea, such as for example, such as, like, namely, for instance, that is, in fact, in other words, and indeed.
General/Specific Order
This enables the author and the writer to communicate more to the readers.
Language Use
Deals with the technical aspect of writing
Mechanics
