1. Understandability. Coherence
2. Task
3. Register
4. Relevance and appropriateness of information
5. Layout and organization
b. Use of English
1. Range of vocabulary and grammar
2. Accuracy of vocabulary and grammar
3. Linking devices. Cohesion
4. Verb patterns and tenses
5. Spelling and punctuation
Logical development of ideas
Coherence
In writing which is coherent, the ideas are expressed clearly and logically, and supported with reasons and examples, if necessary. There are no contradictions or repetitions.
These factors make it easy for the reader to follow the argument and intentions of the writer.
Cohesion
In writing which is cohesive, the writing flows and is linked together well at the:
- sentence level
- paragraph level
- whole text level.
Some features of cohesive writing are:
- a range of sentence structures
- well-constructed paragraphs
- transitions between paragraphs and sections of the text
- correct use of:
- linking words
- personal, possessive, relative pronouns and other reference words within the text.
- verb tenses and verb forms
- punctuation
