PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT

READING AND WRITING

The intended meaning of a text could be

PROPERTIES OF A spoiled with even just minor lapses in
WELL-WRITTEN TEXT mechanics.
● In writing an effective composition, one
must consider the properties of a CONCEPT SUMMARY
well-written text. Organization,
coherence and cohesion, language use, In writing an effective composition, one must
and mechanics are the factors that will consider the properties of a well-written text
give clear direction to the writers in as it will give clear direction to the writers in
accomplishing a text. If the writer gives accomplishing a text.
significance to these areas, there will be a
smooth transition of ideas and The organization generally refers to the
technicalities will always be considered. presentation of ideas. It deals with the sequence,
relatedness, and totality of the concepts.
ORGANIZATION
● It generally refers to the presentation of Coherence and cohesion logically connect
ideas. It deals with the sequence, ideas presented in the text. It ensures a
relatedness, and totality of the concepts. A seamless flow of sentences toward the
practical text has emphasis, ensuring that development of the main idea.
the main idea prevails from the rest of the
elements inside the paragraph. To apply Language use underscores the writer's facility in
emphasis, the writer should highlight the using appropriate words which facilitate the
main idea in the introductory and smooth flow of ideas and clear organization.
concluding part of the text.
Mechanics pertains to the conventions leading
the technicalities of writing.
COHERENCE AND COHESION
● It logically connects the ideas presented
in the text. It ensures a seamless flow of
sentences toward the development of the
main idea. All topic sentences in the text
should complement the main idea of the
written discourse. Likewise, the
supporting sentences should expound
their topic sentences. Writers use
transitional devices to link ideas within
each sentence and paragraph.

LANGUAGE USE
● It underscores the writer's facility in
using appropriate words, which facilitate
the smooth flow of ideas and clear
organization. A writer should consider the
communicative meaning of language and
its relevance to the context of his target
audience, including its capability to serve
the purpose of the text.

MECHANICS
● It pertains to the conventions leading to
the technicalities of writing. The unity of
mechanics and punctuation connects to
the fundamentals of language such as
grammar and spelling that are suitable to
the purpose, audience, and writing prompt.