IGNOU BEGG-173 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Write short notes in about 100 words each on any six of the following : 6×5=30

(a) What techniques would you adopt for analysing a text that you are reading ?

(b) Explain how a paraphrase is different from a summary. [ 2 ] BEGG–173

(c) What is a „thesis statement‟ in academic writing ? What is its function in a piece of academic writing ?

(d) What do you understand by the term „copyright‟ ? How is it protected ?

(e) How is narrative writing different from expository writing ?

(f) What aspects should be kept in mind while writing the report of an interview ?

(g) Briefly describe the structure of a business proposal.

Q2.Answer any four of the following questions in around 200 words each : 4×10=40

(a) Explain, with suitable examples how academic writing is different from non - academic writing. [ 3 ] BEGG–173

(b) What do you understand by the term process approach to writing ? Explain its various stages.

(c) Explain why citations are essential elements in academic writing.

(d) Identify any four disciplines covered under the stream „natural and applied sciences‟. Discuss the general features of academic writing in such disciplines.

(e) What aspects would you keep in mind while writing the review of a book ?

Q3.(a) What aspects should be considere d while writing an argumentative paragraph ? 5

(b) Write an argumentative paragraph based on the topic „Excessive use of social media can have harmful effects on young children.‟ 10 [ 4 ]

Q4.Write a well -structured composition (in around 200 words) on the topic : 15 “Measures to be taken to protect and save our rivers, the lifelines of the nation.” (Your essay should have a clear introductory paragraph, body and concluding paragraph)