Properties of a Well-written Text

1. Ideas - developed when there is a clear statement of purpose, position, facts, examples, specific details, definitions, explanation, justifications, or opposing viewpoints. 2. Organization – achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged When ideas are organized well, a text can achieve the following: Unity – achieved when a composition contains one focused idea Coherence – occurs when ideas are connected at the conceptual level Cohesion – connection of ideas at sentence level 3. Language Use and Word Choice – appropriateness of word / vocabulary usage *Use clear and concise sentences.  Use precise vocabulary *Avoid redundancies, wordiness, clichés, and high falutin language. *Avoid excessive use of there and it structures. *Be consistent with pronouns *Avoid sexist language. When words and language are used appropriately, Sentence Fluency is achieved.  Sentence Fluency - achieved through appropriate sentence structure, correct subject-verb agreement and varying sentence starters 4. Voice - distinct personality, style, or point of view of a piece of writing or any other creative work 5. Mechanics – set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize *Avoid contractions and exclamation points (unless part of a direct quotation) *Mention the full name before the abbreviation. *Numbers from 0-10 must be spelled out. References:  http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/understanding-voice-and-tone-in-writing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAp5w-ZKeXk