IGNOU BEGS-183 - Writing and Study Skills

SECTION A I. Write short notes on the following: 1. Explain, with suitable examples, the terms ‘homophones’ and ‘homographs’. 2. What strategies can be adopted for achieving coherence and cohesion in a paragraph? 3. Briefly describe the various steps involved in the process approach to writing. 4. What do you understand by the term ‘persuasive writing’? What are the elements that can help to build up an effective persuasive text? 5. Explain the terms ‘paraphrase’, ‘precis’ and ‘summary’ and show how they differ from each other. SECTION B II. Answer the following in around 150 words each: 1. What strategies would you adopt to become a critical reader? 2. Describe the Cornell note taking method. 3. Briefly describe the three major types of study skills and show how they help us to become better learners. 4. What aspects of format, structure, etiquette and language should be considered while writing an official email? Write an official email to the head of your institution keeping all these aspects in mind. SECTION C III. 1. Write a paragraph of about 150 words on the topic given below. Underline the topic sentence after writing the paragraph. “The importance of good communication skills in the workplace.” 2. Write a well - developed composition on the topic given below: “Coping with the challenges posed by climate change at the global level.” Your composition should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion.

SECTION A I. Write short notes on the following: 1. How are new words formed through affixation and compounding? Give examples of both. 2. Describe the various steps involved in the process approach to writing. 3. Explain with suitable examples, how diagrams can be used to organize notes. 4. What aspects should be considered while writing a process analysis? 5. How can cohesive devices be used to bring about coherence in a paragraph? Give suitable examples. SECTION B II. Answer the following in around 150 words each: 1. What strategies would you adopt to become a critical reader? 2. What are the probable hard-spots in English Grammar, for those who learn English as a second language? 3. How is persuasive writing different from argumentative writing? Illustrate your answer with examples of both. 4. Briefly describe the three major types of study skills and show how they help us to become better learners. SECTION C III. 1. Write a paragraph of about 150 words on the topic given below. Underline the topic sentence after writing the paragraph. “Protecting our cultural heritage: aspects to be considered.” 2. Write a well - developed composition on the topic given below: “Importance of providing skills training to students in Indian higher education .” Your composition should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion.