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ASSIGNMENT
BEGS-183
Writing and Study Skills
Programme: BAG/2023/2024
Course Code: BEGS 183
Max. Marks: 100
Answer all questions in this assignment.
SECTION A
I. Write short notes on the following: 5×5=25
1. Explain, with suitable examples, the terms ‘homophones’ and ‘homographs’.
2. What strategies can be adopted for achieving coherence and cohesion in a paragraph?
3. Briefly describe the various steps involved in the process approach to writing.
4. What do you understand by the term ‘persuasive writing’? What are the elements that
can help to build up an effective persuasive text?
5. Explain the terms ‘paraphrase’, ‘precis’ and ‘summary’ and show how they differ from
each other.
SECTION B
II. Answer the following in around 150 words each: 10×4 = 40
1. What strategies would you adopt to become a critical reader?
2. Describe the Cornell note taking method.
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3. Briefly describe the three major types of study skills and show how they help us to become
better learners.
4. What aspects of format, structure, etiquette and language should be considered while
writing an official email? Write an official email to the head of your institution keeping
all these aspects in mind.
SECTION C
III. 1. Write a paragraph of about 150 words on the topic given below.
Underline the topic sentence after writing the paragraph. 15
“The importance of good communication skills in the workplace.”
2. Write a well – developed composition on the topic given below: 20
“Coping with the challenges posed by climate change at the global
level.”
Your composition should have a clear introduction, body and
conclusion.
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