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    This document provides instruction on the principles of effective academic writing. It discusses the components and structure of paragraphs and essays, including topic sentences, body paragraphs, introductions, conclusions, and thesis statements. It also outlines properties that make for well-written texts, such as unity, coherence, cohesion, organization, proper language use, and correct mechanics. Specifically, it emphasizes the importance of logical organization and linking ideas clearly and smoothly to communicate effectively.

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    This document provides instruction on the principles of effective academic writing. It discusses the components and structure of paragraphs and essays, including topic sentences, body paragraphs, introductions, conclusions, and thesis statements. It also outlines properties that make for well-written texts, such as unity, coherence, cohesion, organization, proper language use, and correct mechanics. Specifically, it emphasizes the importance of logical organization and linking ideas clearly and smoothly to communicate effectively.

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    PRINCIPLES OF

    EFFECTIVE WRITING
    LESSON 6: ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING

    Prepared by: Miss Cheeza Mae O. Condiman


    By the end of the lesson, you will have
    been able to
    determine the properties of a well-written text;
    identify the components and structure of an effective
    essay;
    identify the cohesive and coherent features of texts;
    identify the language and mechanics used in texts;
    and
    write an essay that reflects properties of a well-
    written text.
    REMEMBER !!!

    Know the
    COMPONENTS of a
    composition first
    before understanding
    its PROPERTIES.
    1. What are the components of a composition?
    2. What are its properties?
    A composition can either be
    a paragraph or an essay.
    PARAGRAPH ESSAY

    A group of INTERRELATED sentences A group of paragraphs that talk about


    that talk about one main idea. one central idea.

    • Organized around a topic sentence • Organized around a thesis statement


    • Contains introductory sentence • Contains introductory paragraph
    • Uses sentences to explain major • Uses paragraphs to explain major
    points points

    • May use a concluding sentence • ALWAYS uses a concluding


    paragraph
    COMPONENTS OF A PARAGRAPH
    /the topic sentence//the body//the closing sentence
    COMPONENTS OF AN ESSAY
    /the introduction//the body//the conclusion

    Transitional Paragraph
    - does not provide support to a thesis
    statement in an essay.
    - bridges one paragraph to another

    meat of the essay


    1

    1
    2
    3
    Transitional Paragraph
    - does not provide support to a thesis statement in an essay.
    - bridges one paragraph to another
    meat of the essay
    1

    2
    3
    PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
    /UNITY//COHERENCE AND COHESION//ORGANIZATION//LANGUAGE USE//
    MECHANICS/

    UNITY
    How important is it to have UNITY in
    everything?

    • One focus
    • Not confusing
    • All the supporting ideas are relevant to the
    main thought
    PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
    /UNITY//COHERENCE AND COHESION//ORGANIZATION//LANGUAGE USE//
    MECHANICS/

    COHERENCE AND COHESION


    -these are achieved when ideas are logically,
    clearly, and smoothly linked to one another.

    COHERENCE - the connection of ideas at


    the conceptual or idea level.

    COHESION - the connection of ideas at


    the sentence level
    Three techniques to achieve cohesion
    • Use pronouns (to avoid repetition of specific words)
    • Use transitional devices (to connect the ideas)
    • Repeat the keywords to tie up the paragraphs subtly.
    PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
    /UNITY//COHERENCE AND COHESION//ORGANIZATION//LANGUAGE USE//
    MECHANICS/

    ORGANIZATION
    -This is achieved when ideas are logically
    and accurately arranged.

    REMEMBER:
    Knowledge of the parts of a composition is a great
    help in adhering to the correct organization of ideas.
    PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
    /UNITY//COHERENCE AND COHESION//ORGANIZATION//LANGUAGE USE//
    MECHANICS/

    LANGUAGE USE
    -One of the clearest indicators of a well-written
    text.
    - It enables the writer to effectively communicate
    ideas without confusing the reader.

    IT HAS SEVEN PRINCIPLES…


    PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
    /UNITY//COHERENCE AND COHESION//ORGANIZATION//LANGUAGE USE//
    MECHANICS/

    Principles of Language Use


    1. Use clear and concise sentences.
    2. Avoid redundancies, wordiness, cliché’s, and highfalutin
    language.
    3. Avoid excessive use of “there” and “it” structures.
    4. Use precise vocabulary.
    5. Be consistent with your pronoun’s point of view.
    6. Avoid sexist language.
    7. Use appropriate level of formality.
    PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
    /UNITY//COHERENCE AND COHESION//ORGANIZATION//LANGUAGE USE//
    MECHANICS/

    MECHANICS

    -characterized as a set of conventions on how to


    spell, abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize a
    composition.

    Here are the tips to


    achieve this property
    PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
    /UNITY//COHERENCE AND COHESION//ORGANIZATION//LANGUAGE USE//
    MECHANICS/

    In academic and more formal texts, the following


    should be observed.
    1. Always use standard English.

    2. Avoid contractions (eg., shouldn’t)

    3. Avoid exclamation marks unless they are part of a direct quotation.

    4. Mention the full name of the institution or organization with the abbreviation in
    parenthesis, in first mention. Thereafter, use the abbreviation.
    Ex: I am a bona fide student of University of Cebu (UC). I have been in UC for two years.
    5. Numbers from zero to ten should be spelled out while numbers higher than ten should
    be written in figures.
    6. Generally, citations are used in academic and formal texts. However, they are sparingly
    used in business texts.

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