Coherence

How it is used

Evaluate the progression of ideas, not just connecting words.

Example sentences

1. Moving the definition earlier improved the coherence of the argument.

   Readers receive the concept before it is used.

2. The essay lacked coherence despite its many linking phrases.

   Surface links cannot repair an unclear sequence of ideas.

Common collocations

• logical coherence
• improve coherence

Related terms

• argumentA position supported by reasons and evidence, or the line of reasoning that runs through an essay, article or thesis.
• academic writingformal writing used in higher education and research, built on clear structure, evidence, careful wording, and discipline-appropriate style

More terms: Thesis and Article Structure

• abstract
• thesis
• dissertation
• paper
• conclusion
• discussion
• draft
• limitation
• proofread
• IMRaD
• introduction
• methods section