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Propertiesofawell Writtentext 180217030422 PDF
Propertiesofawell Writtentext 180217030422 PDF
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PROJECT: PORTFOLIO
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2018
CONTENTS:
• ASSIGNMENTS
• QUIZZES
• OTHER PAPERS SUBMITTED
• REFLECTION PAPER (CONTAINING WHAT
YOU LEARNED, AND YOUR STRENGTHS
AND WEAKNESSES, AND WHAT YOU PLAN
TO DO TO HONE YOUR WRITING SKILLS
MORE)
COVERAGE OF THE EXAM
for Reading and Writing
From Connected Discourse to
Properties of a Well-Written
Text
LET’S
PLAY
A WELL-WRITTEN
TEXT IS . . .
TO DO LIST:
Identify the different properties of a well-
written text;
Cite the importance of a well-written text; and
Create a short well-written paragraph
employing the properties of a well-written text.
PROPERTIES OF A
WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
THESIS STATEMENT: For a text to be well-written, one must keep in mind these four
properties.
I. Organization
II. Coherence and Cohesion
A. Arrangement of details according to . . .
1. Chronological Order
2. Spatial Order
3. Emphatic Order
B. Signal Devices
1. Transitions
a. Time e. Comparison
b. Sequence f. Contrast
c. Space g. Cause and Effect
d. Illustration h. Conclusion
2. Repetitions
3. Synonyms
4. Pronouns
III. Language Use
IV. Mechanics
I.ORGANIZATION
• It is said that ideas are well-developed when
there is a clear statement of purpose, position,
facts, examples, specific details, definitions,
explanation, justifications, or opposing
viewpoints.
• Organization is achieved when these ideas are
logically and accurately arranged.
ORGANIZATION
If there is a clear
statement of IDEAS are
purpose, position, facts, formed
examples, specific details, ORGANIZATION
definitions, explanation,
and well-
justifications, or developed.
opposing
viewpoints,
1. CHRONOLOGICAL. The
details are arranged in the
order in which they
happened.
COHERENCE AND COHESION
B. Signal Devices
1. Transitions
a. Time e. Comparison
b. Sequence f. Contrast
c. Space g. Cause and Effect
d. Illustration h. Conclusion
2. Repetitions
3. Synonyms
4. Pronouns
COHERENCE AND COHESION
B. Signal Devices
- words that give readers an
idea of how the points in your
paragraph are progressing
COHERENCE AND COHESION
Examples:
1. Transitions (words that
connect one idea to another, in
order for our ideas to flow
smoothly)
COHERENCE AND COHESION
b. Sequence (moreover,
furthermore, next, also,
finally, last, another, first,
second, third, besides,
additionally, etc.)
COHERENCE AND COHESION
c. Space (above,
next to, below, behind,
beside, etc.)
COHERENCE AND COHESION
d. Illustration (for
instance, specifically, for
example, namely, in this
case, to illustrate, etc.)
COHERENCE AND COHESION
e. Comparison (similarly,
also, in the same way,
still, likewise, in
comparison, too, etc.)
COHERENCE AND COHESION
h. Conclusion (thus,
therefore, in
conclusion, in short,
etc.)
COHERENCE AND COHESION
2. Repetitions (repetitions of
main ideas keep continuity and
highlight important ideas)
-it could be a word, a phrase, or a full
sentence, or a poetical line repeated to
emphasize its significance in the entire text
Examples of Repetitions:
1. If you think you can do it, you can do it.
2. The boy was a good footballer, because his
father was a footballer, and his grandfather was a
footballer.
3. The judge commanded, stamping his mallet on
the table, “Order in the court, order in the court.”
4. The president said, “Work, work, and work,” are
the keys to success.
COHERENCE AND COHESION
4. Pronouns (words
that connect readers to
the original word that
the pronouns replace)
Example of Pronouns used in an actual sentence:
Table of contents
1.Too informal
2.Too unsophisticated
3.Too vague
4.Other tips
LANGUAGE USE
Too informal
Too unsophisticated
Too vague
LANGUAGE USE
Other tips
•Jargon (i.e. “insider” terminology that may be difficult
for readers from other fields to understand)
•Clichés (which are expressions that are heavily
overused, such as think outside of the box and but at
the end of the day)
•Everyday abbreviations (e.g. photos, fridge, phone, info)
•Slang (e.g. cops, cool)
•Not gender neutral (e.g. firemen, mankind)
And lastly. . .
IV. MECHANICS
P M
M YW
M YW
YW YW
MECHANICS
IV. 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.
MECHANICS
Other examples. . .
LET’S PLAY
A GAME
In this activity, I will be
presenting you excerpts or
examples from a text. You will try
to determine what property of a
well-written text is present/used
in it. For example. . .
Michael took the children with him.
Answer: Coherence and cohesion,
Pronouns
I will be grouping you into four groups.
Please count one to four.
The goal of each group is to get the
highest score. Aim to get more correct answers
for a high score. Exercise team work. Group
secretary give me a ¼ sheet of paper with the
list of group members.
When I begin reading each question, listen
carefully. It will only be read TWICE. Write your
answer on the sheet that will be provided. Only
ten seconds will be allocated for you to answer.
Question no. 1:
Central Idea: The Eiffel Tower is divided into three
sections.
Main Points: I. The lowest section of the tower
contains the entrance, a gift shop, and a restaurant.
II. The middle section of the tower consists of stairs
and elevators that lead to the top.
III. The top section of the tower includes an
observation deck with a spectacular view of Paris.
Answer: Coherence and Cohesion, Spatial Order
Question no. 2
During the early twentieth century, in addition to
industrialization, urban growth and technological
development, Australian society was experiencing a
transformation of the domestic ideal. Consequently,
people were subject to an increasing array of
government and professional programs aiming to
manage and regulate life, particularly family life.
Some of these programs were. . .
Answer: Coherence and Cohesion,
Signal Devices/Transitions
Question no. 3
ALTERNATIVE: A poor or negative
result
Instead of: A bad result
Answer: Language Use
Question no. 4
(Aside from transitions)
During the early twentieth century, in addition to
industrialization, urban growth and technological
development, Australian society was experiencing a
transformation of the domestic ideal.
Answer: Mechanics
Question no. 5
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM
instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some
clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could
and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I
got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all
lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire
alarm before class started. It worked out though, because
nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
Answer: Coherence and cohesion,
Chronological order
Question no. 6
President Rodrigo Duterte was the
th
16 President of the Republic of
Philippines. He is also the former
Mayor in Davao City for a long time.
Answer: Coherence and Cohesion, Pronouns
Question no. 7
Incorrect: The value in this variable is used to
determine when to pause during long display output,
such as during a software dump. Its value is reset each
time the ok prompt is displayed.
Organization The introduction is inviting, states the The introduction states The introduction states the main There is no clear introduction,
main topic, and provides an overview the main topic and provides an topic. A conclusion is included. structure, or conclusion.
of the paper. Information is relevant overview of the paper. A conclusion
and presented in a logical order. The is included.
conclusion is strong.
Voice The author’s purpose The author’s purpose of writing is The author’s purpose The author’s purpose of writing is
of writing is very clear, somewhat clear, and there is some of writing is somewhat unclear.
and there is strong evidence of evidence of attention to audience. clear, and there is
attention to audience. The The author’s knowledge and/or evidence of attention to audience.
author’s extensive experience with the topic is/are The author’s knowledge
knowledge and/or evident. and/or experience with the topic
experience with the topic is/are is/are limited.
evident.
Word Choice The author uses vivid words and The author uses vivid words and The author uses words The writer uses a limited vocabulary.
phrases. The phrases. The choice and placement that communicate clearly, but the Jargon or clichés may
choice and placement of words seems of words is inaccurate at times writing lacks variety. be present and detract from the
accurate, natural, and not forced. and/or seems overdone. meaning.
Sentence Structure, All sentences are well Most sentences are Most sentences are well Sentences sound
Grammar, Mechanics, & constructed and have well-constructed and constructed, but they awkward, are distractingly repetitive,
Spelling varied structure and length. The have varied structure and length. have a similar structure or are difficult to understand. The
author The author and/or length. The author
makes no errors in makes a few errors in author makes several makes numerous errors
grammar, mechanics, grammar, mechanics, errors in grammar, in grammar, mechanics,
and/or spelling. and/or spelling, but mechanics, and/or and/or spelling
they do not interfere spelling that interfere with that interfere with understanding.
with understanding understanding.
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