PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT Flashcards

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PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT

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ORGANIZATION
COHERENCE AND COHESION
LANGUAGE USE
MECHANICS

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makes a text readable and its message clear

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TEXT ORGANIZATION

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the way a text is organized that helps to guide the reader logically through it

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TEXT ORGANIZATION

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organizational markers and coherent flow of ideas are typically the focus in evaluation of writing

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TEXT ORGANIZATION

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A well-organized piece of writing is not only clear but also logical and aesthetic

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TEXT ORGANIZATION

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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

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TEXT ORGANIZATION

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Organization can be achieved through the following techniques:

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Physical format
Signal words
Structure

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It is seen in how the text physically appears like headings and subheadings, bullet points or font emphasis

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PHYSICAL FORMAT

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textual cues that readers can use to follow a text

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SIGNAL WORDS

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They can “signal” the transition from one point to another, the ordering of events and concepts, or the writer’s chosen text type

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SIGNAL WORDS

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provides the framework upon which the text is organized

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STRUCTURE

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STRUCTURE consists of the following:

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Beginning: introduction, thesis statement
Middle: supporting details
End: conclusion, summary, final message

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two basic features that facilitate textual continuity

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COHERENCE AND COHESION

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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

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COHESION

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means that the overall text has not yet done

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COHERENCE

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has a central concept linking all the ideas in the text, and these ideas are presented in a logic lanner

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COHERENCE AND COHESION

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The main point is clear, and the text is easy to follow and understand

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COHERENCE AND COHESION

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logically sequenced and stays on topic

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COHERENCE AND COHESION

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refers to the appropriateness of word/vocabulary use. An effective language is specific, concise, familiar, correct and appropriate

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LANGUAGE USE

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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

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LANGUAGE USE

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Before writing, you have to think about and consider your target audience

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LANGUAGE USE

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Determine when it is appropriate to use formal language or when informal language is acceptable

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LANGUAGE USE

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You have to consider the style, tone and clarity of your writing

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LANGUAGE USE

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Slangs and idioms should be avoided

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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

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Euphemisms or words that veil the truth shall also be avoided

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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

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Avoid using any biased language including those associated with any racial, ethnic, group, or gender

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an effective language can be characterized as:

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•Concrete and specific, not vague and abstract
•Concise, not verbose
•Precise and clear, not obscure
•Constructive, not destructive

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Can be Formal and Informal

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LANGUAGE USE

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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

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LANGUAGE USE

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refers to a set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate and capitalize.

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MECHANICS

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CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MECHANICS:

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SPELLING
PUNCTUATION
CAPITALIZATION

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always make sure that you are consistently using one standard with regard to the spelling of your words

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SPELLING

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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

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PUNCTUATION

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PUNCTUATION TYPES:

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Comma
Exclamation mark
Question mark
Semicolon
Colon
Close and Open Parenthesis
Dash
Bracket
Braces

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act of writing the first letter of a word in uppercase while the rest of the letters are in lowercase.

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Capitalization