BEGG-173 Solved Assignment 2025-26

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IGNOU BEGG-173 Solved Assignment 2025-26

BA General Programme (BAG) ASSIGNMENT
(For July 2025 and January 2026 Sessions)

BEGG-173 ACADEMIC WRITING AND COMPOSITION
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
II. Answer the following in around 200 words each: 2×10=20
1. Briefly explain how the foundational elements in critical thinking can help in developing good writing skills.
2. What do you understand by the term ‘copyright’? Who owns the copyright of a work?
III. Answer the following question in about 250 words. 15
1. With suitable examples, explain how argumentative writing differs from persuasive writing.
Section C
IV. Write a well structured composition on the topic: 15
“The relevance of ‘yoga’ in our modern lifestyle.”
V. Your college has conducted a survey in the neighbourhood to assess the healthcare needs of senior citizens. Write a brief report of the survey. 10
VI. a) What aspects should be considered while writing the review of a book? 5
b) Write the review of a book that you read recently. 10

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