Presentation
Presentation is included in the Traits as a “+1” because while it’s important, it’s not as meaty as the other traits. Presentation refers to the look of the product – how appealing it is before it’s ever read. Good writers know that what they have to say is important, but they also realize that
presentation affects how their readers view their writing.
Presentation is included in the Traits as a “+1” because while it’s important, it’s not as meaty as the other traits. Presentation refers to the look of the product – how appealing it is before it’s ever read. Good writers know that what they have to say is important, but they also realize that
presentation affects how their readers view their writing.
Steps to help students with this trait:
- If my product is handwritten, is the writing legible, neat, and easy to read?
- Are my letters formed clearly with appropriate space between letters and words?
- If my product is word processed, have I made use of font styles and sizes in a way that enhances the message of my text?
- Have I made use of white space to make my piece easy to read and pleasant tolook at?
- Have I used titles, numbering, spacing, and bullets in a way that adds to the meaning of my text?
- Have I used illustrations, images, charts, graphs, maps, and tables where appropriate to enhance my meaning? Are these visuals presented in a way that complements the text?