IGNOU BEGG-173 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

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

(i) Briefly describe the three basic techniques that can be used to analyse any text that we read.

(ii) What are the components of the pre- writing stage in the process approach to writing ?

(iii) What is meant by an ‘argument’ in the context of academic writing ?

(iv) How is a ‘paraphrase’ different from a ‘summary’ ?

(v) What is meant by plagiarism in the context of academic writing ?

(vi) How is ‘editing’ different from ‘revising’ ?

Q2.Write short essays in about 200 words each on the following : 4×10=40

(i) What are the foundational elements of critical thinking ? How can they be applied to develop good writing skills ?

(ii) Explain the characteristics of an argumentative text. What strategies would you adopt to write an effective argumentative text ?

(iii) What is “Copyright Law” ? Why should the author of academic texts be aware of such a law ?

(iv) Write a short essay on the structure of a business proposal.

Q3.Write a well structured composition (in around 200 words) on the topic : 15 Keeping the College Campus Clean and Green : Your role as a student.

Q4.(i) What aspects should be considered to make a piece of persuas ive writing effective ? 5

(ii) Your company has produced a new laptop model. Write a paragraph (around 200 words) persuading college students to buy this new model.