IGNOU BEGG-173
- Academic Writing & Composition,
Latest Solved Assignment
(July 2022 - January 2023)

SECTION A

I Write short notes of about 100 words each on the following:

1. How is academic writing different from non-academic writing? Give suitable examples of both.

2. Write a short note on what you understand by the term ‘critical thinking’. What are the three essential components of critical thinking?

3. What aspects should be considered while writing the introductory paragraph of an academic essay?

4. With suitable examples, explain the significance of ‘signposts’ and ‘transitions’ in narrative.

5. Explain, with examples, how narrative writing differs from expository writing.

Section B

II. Write short essays of about 200 words each on the following:

1. Discuss the three stages of the process approach to writing.
2. What is ‘copyright law’? Why is it important for a writer of academic essays to be aware of copyright law?

III. Answer the following question in about 250 words.

1. What are the defining features of an argumentative essay? With suitable examples, show how argumentative writing differs from persuasive writing.

Section C

IV. Write a well structured composition on the topic:

‘Online learning and the higher education scenario in India: issues and possibilities.’ (Your essay should have a clear introductory paragraph, body paragraph and concluding paragraph. You can take hints from Unit 7 to write this answer).

V. The principal of your college has conducted a meeting to discuss the preparations for the forthcoming College Annual Day. Write a brief report of the meeting.

VI. i. While writing a review, what aspects would you consider, in order to make it most effective?
ii. Write the review of a research article that you read recently in an academic journal.

SECTION A

I Write short notes of about 100 words each on the following:

1. What is the function of a ‘body paragraph’ in an academic essay? Explain with examples.
2. What aspects should be considered while writing the review of a book?
3. Write a short note on the structure of a business proposal.
4. What is meant by ‘persuasive writing’? Give any two examples.
5. Is ‘editing’ the same as ‘revising’? Why is it important to edit our writing?

Section B

I. Write short essays of about 200 words each on the following

1. Explain with examples, how academic writing is different from non-academic writing? What are the functions of academic writing?
2. What is ‘copyright law’? Why is it important to avoid plagiarism in academic writing?

II. Answer the following in about 250 words.

1. What are the foundational elements for critical thinking? How can they be applied to develop good writing skills? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

Section C

III. The head of your institution has conducted a meeting to discuss the training needs of various groups of employees. Write a brief report of the meeting.

IV. Write a well structured composition on the topic “Conserving India’s Forests:
Problems and Challenges”.
(Your essay should have a clear introductory paragraph, body paragraph and concluding paragraph. You can take hints from Unit 7 to write this answer)

V. “Excessive usage of digital media can harm the intellectual development of young children.”
Write an argumentative essay on the basis of this statement. (You can take hints from Unit 3 section 3.7 and from Unit 11 to write the answer).