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VOCABULARY Sophistication of words used Rate the level of sophistication of words using the rating scale below, and insert the appropriate number in the box provided, e.g. Rating scale: 1. unsophisticated 2. fairly sophisticated 3. very sophisticated Instances of informal language - List all instances of informal language used - Indicate the type of informal language used. Insert ‘N’ in the ‘Type’ box to indicate ‘Non-Standard English’, and ‘C’ for any other instance which may be deemed as colloquial or inappropriate - Insert count of instances of informal language. SPELLING - Insert count of incorrect spellings - List all incorrect spellings in the ‘incorrect’ boxes – one word in each box. Identify the correct word by the context and write it in the adjacent ‘correct’ box, e.g. List all incorrect spellings with correct word given where necessary Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct becase because laterly lately repply reply 4 58 | RESEARCH MATTERS – SPECIAL ISSUE 4: Aspects of Writing 1980–2014
Aspects of Writing Coding Sheet WHOLE TEXT ANALYSIS Judge ID Insert 2 digit code + initials: Annabel – 01AC, Mig – 02MB, Angela – 03AW, Tom – 04TJ Script number Insert script number PARAGRAPHING Number of paragraphs – insert count If the piece is heavily dialogue laden (and might thus include far more paragraphs than expected because of the use of dialogue, please indicate this in the box) Coherence within paragraphs Number of coherent paragraphs – insert count Number of incoherent paragraphs – insert count Use of paragraphs – fill appropriate circle Logical order of paragraphs – tick appropriate box (Yes, No, N/A) Rating of the effectiveness of paragraph links – fill appropriate circle, or tick N/A. READER-WRITER RELATIONSHIP Consider the following four elements before completing the ratings on reader-writer relationship: i. Revelation of details ii. Emotive vocabulary iii. Viewpoint of character/author iv. Interest/impact How crafted does the piece feel? How well-paced does the piece feel? Consistency of narrative perspective Rating scale: 1. Poorly-crafted 2. Well-crafted Rating scale: 1. Poorly-paced 2. Well-paced Rating scale: 1. Inconsistent 2. Partially consistent 3. Consistent 5 RESEARCH MATTERS – SPECIAL ISSUE 4: Aspects of Writing 1980–2014 | 59
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