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
has a central concept linking all the ideas in the text, and these ideas are presented in a logic lanner
COHERENCE AND COHESION
The main point is clear, and the text is easy to follow and understand
COHERENCE AND COHESION
logically sequenced and stays on topic
COHERENCE AND COHESION
refers to the appropriateness of word/vocabulary use. An effective language is specific, concise, familiar, correct and appropriate
LANGUAGE USE
It is important that you make good choices when it comes to language use because how you use language affects the tone of the text and the readers’ interpretation of it
LANGUAGE USE
Before writing, you have to think about and consider your target audience
LANGUAGE USE
Determine when it is appropriate to use formal language or when informal language is acceptable
LANGUAGE USE
You have to consider the style, tone and clarity of your writing
LANGUAGE USE
There are five major issues that should be avoided in an effective and well-written text, as identified by (Purdue Online Writing Lab 2020): 1
The formality of the language one uses should depend on how formal the situation is and how the writer and the reader are related to one another
There are five major issues that should be avoided in an effective and well-written text, as identified by (Purdue Online Writing Lab 2020): 2
Jargons or specialized language used by groups of individuals in the same field, should only be used if the target readers belong to the same group
There are five major issues that should be avoided in an effective and well-written text, as identified by (Purdue Online Writing Lab 2020): 3
Slangs and idioms should be avoided
There are five major issues that should be avoided in an effective and well-written text, as identified by (Purdue Online Writing Lab 2020): 4
Euphemisms or words that veil the truth shall also be avoided
There are five major issues that should be avoided in an effective and well-written text, as identified by (Purdue Online Writing Lab 2020): 5
Avoid using any biased language including those associated with any racial, ethnic, group, or gender
an effective language can be characterized as:
•Concrete and specific, not vague and abstract
•Concise, not verbose
•Precise and clear, not obscure
•Constructive, not destructive
Can be Formal and Informal
LANGUAGE USE
Make sure that the language you use is direct and simple
Be sensitive enough to use unbiased language
Avoid using technical or highfalutin words
Take note of misused words
LANGUAGE USE
refers to a set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate and capitalize.
MECHANICS
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MECHANICS:
SPELLING
PUNCTUATION
CAPITALIZATION
always make sure that you are consistently using one standard with regard to the spelling of your words
SPELLING
act of using a system of symbols such as the comma, period, quotation marks, question marks, etc. that are used to give structure to and organize a text
PUNCTUATION
PUNCTUATION TYPES:
Comma
Exclamation mark
Question mark
Semicolon
Colon
Close and Open Parenthesis
Dash
Bracket
Braces
act of writing the first letter of a word in uppercase while the rest of the letters are in lowercase.
Capitalization
