PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT Flashcards
PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
ORGANIZATION
COHERENCE AND COHESION
LANGUAGE USE
MECHANICS
makes a text readable and its message clear
TEXT ORGANIZATION
the way a text is organized that helps to guide the reader logically through it
TEXT ORGANIZATION
organizational markers and coherent flow of ideas are typically the focus in evaluation of writing
TEXT ORGANIZATION
A well-organized piece of writing is not only clear but also logical and aesthetic
TEXT ORGANIZATION
writing a story or an essay, it is necessary to identify the sequence of events from the beginning to the end because a strong organization comprises proper paragraphing
TEXT ORGANIZATION
Organization can be achieved through the following techniques:
Physical format
Signal words
Structure
It is seen in how the text physically appears like headings and subheadings, bullet points or font emphasis
PHYSICAL FORMAT
textual cues that readers can use to follow a text
SIGNAL WORDS
They can “signal” the transition from one point to another, the ordering of events and concepts, or the writer’s chosen text type
SIGNAL WORDS
provides the framework upon which the text is organized
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE consists of the following:
Beginning: introduction, thesis statement
Middle: supporting details
End: conclusion, summary, final message
two basic features that facilitate textual continuity
COHERENCE AND COHESION
we mean that every part of a composition must contribute to one main unifying thought, which means that the various parts of a text must follow one another in an order which makes their relationship clear
COHESION
means that the overall text has not yet done
COHERENCE