Properties of Well-written Text

This is achieved when these ideas are logically and accurately arranged.

• synonyms

• organization

• language use

• transitions

The details of a paragraph are arranged according to the order in which they happened.

• synonyms

• organization

• coherence

• chronological/order

It is a set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize.

• transitions

• mechanics

• coherence

• language use

These are words that connect one idea to another, in order for our ideas to flow smoothly.

• transitions

• mechanics

• chronological/order

• synonyms

This means that sentences are arranged in a logical manner, making them easily understood by the reader.

• coherence

• organization

• chronological/order

• mechanics

These are words similar in meaning to important words or phrases that prevent tedious repetitions.

• spatial/order

• pronouns

• mechanics

• synonyms

The sentences of a paragraph are arranged according to geographical location, such as left-to- right, up-to-down, etc.

• spatial/order

• pronouns

• mechanics

• synonyms

These are words that give readers an idea of how the points in your paragraph are progressing.

• coherence

• language use

• signal devices

• spatial/order

These are the words that connect readers to the original word that they replace.

• synonyms

• pronouns

• signal devices

• language use

To attain this property, one must be consistent with the use of pronouns.

• synonyms

• pronouns

• signal devices

• language use