How should you evaluate the organization and coherence of your research paper? a. by making sure your paper follows accepted conventions 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.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.