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Text and Discourse

The document discusses text and discourse. It defines text as a large unit of written language and discourse as an expression of ideas. It then provides an example of a short story about a character named Alex. Finally, it outlines the key properties of a well-written text: organization, coherence and cohesion, appropriate language use, and proper mechanics. Coherence and cohesion refer to connecting ideas and sentences through transitional devices and organizing old and new information. Appropriate language use means using a style suitable for the type of text. Proper mechanics involves following conventions for capitalization, punctuation, spelling and other writing elements.

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Text and Discourse

The document discusses text and discourse. It defines text as a large unit of written language and discourse as an expression of ideas. It then provides an example of a short story about a character named Alex. Finally, it outlines the key properties of a well-written text: organization, coherence and cohesion, appropriate language use, and proper mechanics. Coherence and cohesion refer to connecting ideas and sentences through transitional devices and organizing old and new information. Appropriate language use means using a style suitable for the type of text. Proper mechanics involves following conventions for capitalization, punctuation, spelling and other writing elements.

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TEXT AND DISCOURSE

Objectives
 At the end of the discussion, the students can:
 Describe a written text as connected discourse.
 Distinguish between and among patters of
development in writing across disciplines.
 To identify properties of a well-written text.
Activity!
Text and Discourse
 Text – It is a large unit of written language.
 Discourse – It is an expression of ideas.
Alex is no stranger to poverty.
He applied as a waiter in a nearby restaurant.
Inspired by his friends, he applied for a scholarship
grant and passed the entrance exam of the most
prestigious university.
He strived hard to earn his bachelor’s degree.
Alex will graduate with honors next year.
Properties of a Well-written Text
 Organization
 It refers to the arrangement of ideas in a text.
 You can easily follow good organization when you
create an outline of your ideas.
 Coherence and Cohesion
 It refers to the connection of ideas and connection
between sentences and between paragraphs
 Since a text is a connected discourse, we have to assure
coherence and cohesion, you need to use transitional
and cohesive devices.
 For cohesion, you must organize old and new
information in your text.
 You can use synonyms and antonyms, repetition of
words from previous sentences, or pronouns and
conjunctions.
 Appropriate Language Use
 Refers to the acceptable style of language for a
particular form of text.
 For business correspondence, the style must be concise,
formal, must not use wordy phrases and must have a
courteous tone to it.
 For literary pieces, the language and style may be less
formal and more creative.
 Proper Mechanics
 Refers to the conventions of writing which includes:
 Capitalization
 Punctuation
 Spelling
 Numerals
 Abbreviation
 Acronyms
 Contractions

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