BEGG-173 2025-26 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

BEGG-173
ACADEMIC WRITING AND COMPOSITION
Assignment
Programme BAG 25/ 26
Course Code: BEGG 173
Max. Marks: 100

Answer all questions in this Assignment.

Section A

I Write short notes of about 100 words each on the following: 5×5=25

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

1. Answer the following in around 200 words each: 2×10=20
2. Briefly explain how the foundational elements in critical thinking can help in developing good writing skills.
3. 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

1. Write a well structured composition on the topic:

“The relevance of ‘yoga’ in our modern lifestyle.”

1. Your college has conducted a survey in the neighbourhood to assess the healthcare needs of senior citizens. Write a brief report of the survey.