(RWS) L2 Properties of a Well-written Text

• Properties of a well-written text

  • Organization
  • Coherence & cohesion
  • Language Use
  • Mechanics
• Organization


  *Well-organised; concise, logically arranged, and aesthetic
• Introduction

  • Lead/Attention getter (Facts, Statistics, Quotations, etc.)
  • Transitional statement
  • Thesis statement
• Body


  *Meat, explain the thesis statement in detail

  • Major
  • Minor
• Conclusion

  • Concluding paragraph
  • Transitional statement
  • Closing statement
• Language Use

  • Standard/Academic
  • Informal/Personal
  • Business/Technical
• Language Use


  *Appropriateness of word usage
• Mechanics


  *Technical aspect of writing such as spelling, abbreviation, punctuation, and capitalization.
• Language Use


  *Use clear and concise language
• Mechanics


  *Always use standard english
• Language Use


  *Avoid redundancies and high falutin words.
• Mechanics


  *Avoid contractions
• Language Use


  *Avoid excessive use of "there" and "it" structure
• Mechanics 


  *Avoid exclamation mark unless it is a direct quotation.
• Language Use


  *Use precise vocabulary
• Mechanics 


  *Capitalize proper nouns
• Language Use


  *Be consistent with your pronouns
• Mechanics


  *Mention full name of institution and organizations w/ acronym in parenthesis. First mention only.
• Language Use


  *Avoid sexist language
• Mechanics 


  *Spell numbers > 10
• Language Use


  *Use appropriate level of formality