How should you evaluate the organization and coherence of your research paper? A. By making sure your paper follows accepted con
ventions of style B. By ensuring that information from your sources has been properly cited C. By looking at how clearly your paper flows from one idea to the next D. By using valid evidence to illustrate or explain the claims you make
The correct answer is C. By looking at how clearly your paper flows from one idea to the next
Explanation:
In writing, the word coherence refers to the way words, ideas, sentences, and paragraphs flow in a text and are connected in a logical way by including transitions such as however, therefore, firstly, in addition, or in conclusion which are words that clarify the relation between different elements. This is an essential quality of writing as this allows the writer to develop his ideas logically and clearly. Additionally, to this, coherence is related to the general organization of a text as coherence guarantees the text is logical and complete which means the information organization is also appropriate. Considering this, if your purpose is to evaluate the organization of your research paper or even any other academical paper you can do it "by looking at how clearly your paper flows from one idea to the next" as coherence and organization deal with the development of ideas in a logical, connected and complete way.
