6+1 Writing Traits (Vip Cows)

ideas

refers to the way a good piece of writing includes appropriate details, facts, or arguments that support a thesis and/or main idea

presentation

refers to the way a good piece of writing is packaged;In other words, how your message looks is as important as how it's written

word choice

refers to the way good writing uses descriptive, active, and interesting words to convey meaning. The same words are not repeated over and over, nor are words used haphazardly as if the writer cut and pasted words from a thesaurus

organization

refers to the way that a good piece of writing is structured

voice

refers to the way that good writing "sounds" like the writer is engaged and cares; it is compelling and personable. It is written with respect to the particular audience and purpose

sentence fluency

refers to the way that good writing flows. The structure of sentences is varied so that the writing does not sound choppy or flat. Sentences are not too long, even if grammatically correct

conventions

refers to the way that good writing uses correct spelling, grammar, and mechanics so that the reader is not confused or frustrated