BEGG-173 ACADEMIC WRITING AND COMPOSITION in English Solved Question Paper June 2024
ACADEMIC WRITING AND COMPOSITION
Course Code: BEGG-173
| Title Name |
BEGG-173 Solved Question Paper June 2024 |
| University | IGNOU |
| Service Type | Solved Question Paper (Soft copy/PDF) |
| Course | CBCS (BAG/BCOMG/BSCG/BSWG) |
| Language | English |
| Year | June 2024 |
| Course Code | BEGG-173 |
| Product | Solved Question Paper (IGNOU) |
1. Write short notes in about 100 words each on
any six of the following : 6×5=30
(a) What are the tasks involved in the „prewriting stage‟ in the process approach to
writing ?
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(b) What do you understand by the term
„plagiarism‟ ? How can you avoid
plagiarism in your academic writing ?
(c) What is a „body paragraph‟ in academic
writing ? Describe its structure.
(d) How is persuasive writing different from
argumentative writing ? Give examples of
both.
(e) Why is feedback important in the writing
process ?
(f) Why are citations essential elements in
academic writing ?
(g) What aspects should be considered while
writing a business proposal ?
2. Answer any four of the following questions in
around 200 words each : 4×10=40
(a) What are the techniques that are
considered to be foundational elements of
critical thinking ? How can they be useful
in developing good writing skills ?
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P. T. O.
(b) What is copyright ? Who is the owner of
copyright ?
(c) Identify any four disciplines covered under
the „humanities‟ stream. Discuss the
general features of academic writing in
these disciplines.
(d) What aspects should be considered while
writing a book review ? Write a brief
review of any book that you have read
recently.
(e) Why is it important to edit your writing ?
How is editing different from revising ?
3. (a) What are the essential requirements of a
„promotional paragraph‟ written to promote
a particular product ? 5
(b) Your company is launching a new laptop.
Write a promotional paragraph to convince
your clients why they should choose your
product. 10
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4. Write a well-structured composition (in around
200 words) on the topic : 15
“Measures to be taken to preserve our historical
monuments.”
(Your essay should have a clear introductory
paragraph, body and concluding paragraph)
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