IGNOU BEGG-173 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

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

(i) Describe the three essential components of critical thinking.

(ii) What is the function of a ‘Topic Sentence’ in a paragraph ? [ 2 ] BEGG–173

(iii) How can you avoid plagiarism in your academic writing ?

(iv) What are the features of expository writing ?

(v) What aspects should be considered to make a business proposal effective ?

(vi) What is meant by the ‘Process Approach’ to writing ? What are the stages of this approach ?

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

(i) Explain how academic writing is different from non-academic writing.

(ii) What are the disciplines that come under the stream of natural and applied [ 3 ] BEGG–173 sciences ? Describe the general f eatures of academic writing in these disciplines.

(iii) What is meant by ‘Copyright’ ? Who owns a copyright ?

(iv) What aspects should be kept in mind while writing a book review ? Write a brief review of any book that you read recently.

Q3.Write a well st ructured composition (in around 200 words) on the topic : 15 Saving our Rivers : Our role as citizens. Your essay should have a clear introductory paragraph, body and concluding paragraph. [ 4 ]

Q4.(i) What are the aspects to be considered while writing the rep ort of an interview ? 5

(ii) You have interviewed an athlete who has recently won a gold medal in the Asian Games. Write a report of the interview (in around 200 words) to be published in your college magazine.