Qualities of Good Writing

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1. Qualities of good writing Communication Arts 2 Lesson | Preliminary Topic

2. Unity One of the qualities is unity which refers to closely related sentences that are found in a paragraph. These sentences contain a single idea that is being developed. There are 7 steps to achieve unity of sentences/paragraphs.

3. 1. Unity of Tenses -tense means time of action You should be consistent to the tenses of your paragraphs. Shifting is allowed if it is: Necessary Justifiable Unavoidable

4. 2 . Unity of Mood -mood means the state of mind of the writer 3 Kinds of Moods: Indicative – facts and questions Imperative – command, request, direction Conjunctive – there are several parts in conjunctive mood.

5. Conjunctive mood Condition contrary to fact – uses past tense Wish – uses past tense Doubt – using past tense Suggestion – uses past tense Demand – uses present tense Parliamentary action / procedure – uses present tense Idea after as if or as though – uses past tense Necessity – uses present tense

6. 3. Unity of voice Verbs are either active or passive in voice. In the active voice, the subject and verb relationship is straightforward: the subject is a do- er . In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence is not a do- er . It is shown with by + do- er or is not shown in the sentence . You can use the passive voice if (1) the action is more important than the doer of the action; or (2) the receiver is more important than the doer of the action. You can use passive voice only if you are news reporting, reporting research findings, and/or scientific processes (Investigatory projects, etc.). Other than that, you will use the Active Voice .

7. 4. Unity of Person/number Person  refers to the form of a word as it relates to the subject. In English, the form of the word can change with the subject in the present verbs, the past of  to be,  and with personal pronouns. In English there are three persons . First person  refers to the speaker. Second person  refers to the one being spoken to. Third person  refers to the one being spoken about.

8. 4. Unity of Person/number -refers to the noun /pronoun used. Rules in Numbers Singular prounoun paired with singular noun Plural prounoun paired with Plural noun

9. 5 . Unity of ideas  Connecting Paragraphs with Transitions Managing Wordiness Create Beauty with Parallelism Note: Avoid sentences that is not related to each other.

10. 6 . Unity of language TIPS Use only one language (not TagLish , etc.) Make sure that thw word is incorporated or accepted in English Language If there are no other means of expressing the idea, use “”, (), italic , bold , and underlined styles/marks.

11. 7. Unity of tone/level Tone  is the use of pitch in language to distinguish lexical or grammatical meaning. It is also the style or manner of expression. Formal In writing, we used it more on letters And in speaking, we use it more on delivering a speech or lecture Bulgar – instead of using bulgar words, use Euphimism words. Do not practice hypocrisy talk.

12. Coherence

13. Coherence Refers to how the flow of ideas is being treated in a paragraph through transitional markers, such as next, first, however, etc. Smooth and logical flow of ideas Sticking together of sentences

14. Ways to achieve coherence Using of transitional markers to have a smooth flow of ideas These markers help connect related sentences to support a topic sentences of a paragraph. Proper Organization – coherence follows proper organization according to its order Chronological order / Time Order – arranged according to the logical order of time. Topical Order – presented based on the nature of a topic itself.

15. Ways to achieve coherence Spatial Order – organized according to their geographical position or relationship. Climactic order – are dramatically organized from the smallest part to the biggest whole or vice versa. Clear reference of pronouns Antecedents are the word to which the noun refers to. Do not avoid repeatition but be careful. Usage of parallelism - is a balance within one or more sentences of similar phrases or clauses that have the same grammatical structure.

16. Emphasis

17. emphasis Best describe as position To catch reader's interest Force readers to read until the end

18. Emphasis | 3 parts Proportion – refers to the giving of space to important ideas. Varieties – refers to the use of different sentence structure where these ideas are presented. Repetition – refers to the use of expressions where these ideas are repeated again and again.

19. References http:// www.talkenglish.com/Grammar/active-passive-voice.aspx http:// englishplus.com/grammar/00000362.htm http:// ehealer.hubpages.com/hub/effective-writing-the-unity-of-ideas http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallelism_% 28grammar%29 Ramos, I.D. , Gantuangco L.J. , Abangan V.C. (2010). Writing in the Discipline. Qualities of Good Writing. : LACSAMA Press & Publishing Corporation, p. 27-30.

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