Properties of a Well-Written Text

Question 1

The 7Cs of Effective Writing

Answer 1

Consistency
Conciseness
Creativity
Correctness
Completeness
Coherence
Compassion

Question 2

Structure and form is present in all paragraphs of the composition

Answer 2

Consistency

Question 3

The shorter, the better

Answer 3

Conciseness

Question 4

The uniqueness of a sentence or part

Answer 4

Creativity

Question 5

Grammatical correctness

Answer 5

Correctness

Question 6

All basic parts of the composition are in the work

Answer 6

Completeness

Question 7

Smooth flow and transition throughout the composition

Answer 7

Coherence

Question 8

Kindness with wording

Answer 8

Compassion

Question 9

True or False: When using logical connectors, it is best to avoid but.

Answer 9

True. There are better substitutions for this conjunctions.

Question 10

A group of interrelated sentences with one main idea

Answer 10

Paragraph

Question 11

A group of paragraphs with one main idea

Answer 11

Essay

Question 12

The 4 Qualities of a Properly-Written Text

Answer 12

1. Organization
2. Coherence and Cohesion
3. Language
4. Mechanics

Question 13

What is the similarity between coherence and cohesion?

Answer 13

They both highlight the smooth transition, connection, and flow of the ideas and composition itself

Question 14

What is the difference between coherence and cohesion?

Answer 14

Coherence is the non-visible connection and flow of ideas, while cohesion is the visible connection with the use of transitional devices / logical connectors and repetition of keywords.

Question 15

True or False: Cohesion is the non-visible connection of ideas.

Answer 15

False, coherence

Question 16

True or False: Cohesion is the visible connection of ideas.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

True or False: Coherence is the visible connection of ideas.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

True or False: Coherence is the non-visible connection of ideas.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The best indicator of a well-written text

Answer 19

Language

Question 20

Connection in sentence level

Answer 20

Cohesion

Question 21

Connection in idea or conceptual level

Answer 21

Coherence

Question 22

The logical and accurate arrangement of ideas and concepts in the composition

Answer 22

Organization

Question 23

Refers to diction and word choice

Answer 23

Language

Question 24

Refers to technical aspects of the work, e.g., capitalization, abbreviation, punctuation, spelling

Answer 24

Mechanics

Question 25

True or False: It is okay to have different references to the POV of your pronouns.

Answer 25

False, be consistent with the use of pronouns

Question 26

True or False: It is best to use precise vocabulary.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

The maximum and recommended number of words to reach in a sentence

Answer 27

18 words

Question 28

True or False: It is okay to use highfalutin language.

Answer 28

False, it is not understood by all

Question 29

True or False: Avoid being redundant and wordy, as well as writing cliché words, phrases, or sentences.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What words are best to avoid excessively using?

Answer 30

There and it

Question 31

True or False: In writing, avoid sexist language.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

True or False: Use the appropriate level of formality.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

True or False: It is okay to use word contractions.

Answer 33

False, always extract and complete the word. (gonna = going to, wouldn’t = would not)

Question 34

True or False: It is always okay to use exclamation marks.

Answer 34

False, only if it is a part of a direct quotation. Otherwise, avoid using them.

Question 35

True or False: For writing numbers, there is no need to spell them out.

Answer 35

False, for numbers 1-10, you need to spell them out. Greater than 10 remain in numerical value form

Question 36

True or False: You should use citations in business texts.

Answer 36

False, no need. Only in academic and formal texts.

Question 37

When is there an exception to spelling out numbers 1-10?

Answer 37

If it is the first word of the sentence

Question 38

The business language of the world

Answer 38

American English

Question 39

True or False: Always use British English.

Answer 39

False, use Standard English.

Question 40

What kind of English is used in a well-written text?

Answer 40

Standard English

Question 41

Mechanics with abbreviations

Answer 41

When first writing an organization or long identifier, spell it out first (with abbreviation in parenthesis). After, you can use the abbreviation without the name.

Question 42

Structures are parallel / parallelism of structures in a composition

Answer 42

Consistency

Question 43

Brevity, avoiding filler and redundant words

Answer 43

Conciseness

Question 44

Going beyond traditional, technical, or conventional forms to express ideas

Answer 44

Creativity

Question 45

Grammaticality and accuracy of information

Answer 45

Correctness

Question 46

Preventing the need for further explanation, complete structure

Answer 46

Completeness

Question 47

Smooth flow of ideas

Answer 47

Coherence

Question 48

Empathetic writing, unbiased information, neutral language, credible facts

Answer 48

Compassion