Properties of a Well

Written Text
 1.UNITY
Is achieved when a composition
focuses on one idea or a unified
text.
 COHERENCE AND COHESION – Are
achieved when ideas are logically,
clearly and smoothly linked to one
another; Although these two
concepts are interrelated, they are
distinct.
 2. COHERENCE
Occurs when ideas are connected of ideas at
the conceptual or idea level. It can be seen
through well-defended arguments and
organized points.
 3. COHESION
It is the connection of ideas at the sentence
level. It can be readily seen in a text through
the smooth flow of the sentences and the
connection of the ideas.
 4. ORGANIZATION
It is achieved when ideas are
logically and accurately arranged.
 5. LANGUAGE USE
The way language is used is one of the
clearest indicators of a well-written
text.
Effective language use is achieved by observing the
following time-tested principles in writing.
1. Use clear and concise sentences. On average, a sentence is 18
words long.
2. Avoid redundancies, wordiness, clichec, and hifalutin language.
3. Avoid excessive use of “there” and “it” structures.
4. 4. Use precise vocabulary.
5. 5. Be consistent with your pronoun’s point of view.
 6. MECHANICS
The technical aspect of writing,
also known as mechanics, should
not be overlooked when writing.
 In academic and formal texts, the following should be observed..
·Always us standard English.
·Avoid contractions (e.g., shouldn’t).
·Avoid exclamation marks unless they are part of a direct quotation.
·Mention the Full Name of an institution/organization with the abbreviation
in parenthesis during the first mention. Thereafter, use the abbreviation.
·Spell out numbers from zero to ten and write in figures those that are
higher than ten.
·Use proper citations when writing texts. Typically, more citations are used
in academic texts than in business text.
Thank you!