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IGNOU BEGG-173 (July 2025 – January 2026) Assignment Questions
Section A
I Write short notes of about 100 words each on the following:
1. Briefly explain the three basic techniques that can be adopted to analyse the texts that we read.
2. Explain how academic writing differs from non-academic writing.
3. Briefly describe the structure of an argument in academic writing.
4. Explain how a paraphrase differs from a summary.
5. What is an academic discipline? What kinds of academic writing are used in disciplines belonging to the humanities stream?
Section B
II. Answer the following in around 200 words each:
1. Briefly explain how the foundational elements in critical thinking can help in developing good writing skills.
2. What do you understand by the term ‘copyright’? Who owns the copyright of a work?
III. Answer the following question in about 250 words.
1. With suitable examples, explain how argumentative writing differs from persuasive writing.
Section C
IV. Write a well structured composition on the topic:
“The relevance of ‘yoga’ in our modern lifestyle.”
V. Your college has conducted a survey in the neighbourhood to assess the healthcare needs of senior citizens. Write a brief report of the survey.
VI. a) What aspects should be considered while writing the review of a book?
b) Write the review of a book that you read recently.
IGNOU BEGG-173 (July 2024 – January 2025) Assignment Questions
SECTION A
I Write short notes of about 100 words each on the following:
1. What are the three essential components of critical thinking?
2. The editing and revising stage is an important stage in the writing process. What are the parameters to be kept in mind while editing?
3. What is an ‘argument’ in academic writing? How is an ‘argument’ generally structured?
4. What is plagiarism? How can you avoid plagiarism in academic writing?
5. Briefly describe the structure of a business proposal.
Section B
II. Answer the following in around 200 words each:
1. What do you understand by the term ‘academic writing’? Explain how it is different from nonacademic writing?
2. What is ‘copyright’? Who owns ‘copyright’?
III. Answer the following question in about 250 words.
1. Explain with suitable examples, how argumentative writing differs from persuasive writing?
Section C
IV. Write a well structured composition on the topic:
‘Conserving India’s Rivers: Problems and Challenges’.
(Your essay should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion).
V. The head of your institution has conducted a meeting to review the training needs of various groups of employees. Write a brief report of the meeting.
VI. i) What aspects should be considered while writing the review of a film?
ii) Write a brief review of a film that you watched recently.
