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Coherence

What it is: Ideas are organized logically and easy to understand. What it’s for: Readers can follow your message without effort. Example: One paragraph = one main idea.

Cohesion

What it is: Sentences are connected smoothly using linking words and references. What it’s for: Your writing flows naturally. Example: “However,” “Therefore,” “For example,” “This/That/These…”

Common tools

  • Linking words: however, because, therefore, in addition
  • Pronoun reference: it, they, this
  • Repetition control: use synonyms carefully

Hard words (Glossary)

  • *coherence* /kəʊˈhɪərəns/: tính mạch lạc
  • *cohesion* /kəʊˈhiːʒən/: tính liên kết
  • *reference* /ˈrefərəns/: tham chiếu (trỏ về)
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