Properties of a Well-Written Text Flashcards
A well-organized piece of writing is not only clear but also logical and aesthetic. Existence of organizational markers and coherent flow of ideas are typically the focus in evaluation of writing (Dayabill 2016, 63-64).
Introduction
It is said that ideas are well-developed when there is a clear statement of purpose, position, facts, examples, specific details, definitions, explanation, justification, or opposing viewpoints.
Organization
is achieved when these ideas are logically and accurately arranged.
Organization
Example of Organization
It was 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon when Angelita called me over the phone and said that she was waiting for me at 7/11 store together with our other friends.
I knew that we will go to their house to celebrate her birthday but during that time, I was still in our school because of my training for campus journalism.
It is hard for me to choose what should I prioritize but I ended up staying in school.
On the next day, I saw her inside our room and seemed that she did not want to look at me.
I talked to her and said sorry for what I had done and I explained my reasons for not attending her birthday. At last, I was still thankful to her for understanding my situation.
Means the connection and organization of ideas in a text to create unity (overall).
Coherence
Means unifying ideas by binding words, phrases, sentences and paragraphs, thus, show relationships and smooth “text flow” (more specific).
Cohesion
EXAMPLE OF COHERENCE AND COHESION
Example:
From this:
I was studying my lesson. I heard a loud crash in the next room.
I pulled the blankets on my bed. I was afraid.
I finally got up from where I was sitting. I heard the cat’s meow.
To this:
I was studying my lesson when I heard a loud crash in the next room.
I pulled the blankets on my bed because I was afraid.
I finally got up from where I was sitting after I heard the cat’s meow.
Language Use
Formal
Informal
Appropriate for professional writing and letters to a boss or stranger.
Formal
“I will demonstrate how to draw decorative letters that can be used on posters and display boards.”
Formal
“Hey, if you want, I’ll show you how to make fancy letters for your poster.”
Informal
Refers to the level and style of one’s writing.
Language Register
Different language registers for different types of writing, just as we speak differently to different people.
Language Register
Rules of the formal language register:
Write in third person POV.
Always write in complete sentences.
Do not use contractions.
Do not start sentences with words like and, so, but and also.
Avoid using jargons.
Avoid using too much passive voice.
Avoid using slang, idioms, exaggeration, euphemism, and cliché.
Avoid abbreviations and acronyms.
Avoid using any biased language including those associated with any racial, ethnic, group, or gender.
It describes the technical aspects of writing. It also serves as a road sign to guide writers on how to use words appropriately in terms of conventions such as spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and others.
Mechanics
