MCM310 Assignment 1 Solution and Discussion

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Journalistic Writing MCM310

Department of Mass Communication
Virtual University of Pakistan SEMESTER FALL 2019

ASSIGNMENT NO.1 MARKS: 15

TOPIC
Good Writing Qualities
Learning Objective:
• To provide students with an opportunity to familiarize with qualities of good writing.

“The most important thing is to read as much as you can, like I did. It will give you an understanding of what makes good writing and it will enlarge your vocabulary.”
(J. K. Rowling)
Tasks:
Keeping above mentioned statement in mind:
Q 1: Your task is to write paragraph of 450-500 words on “India’s decision to revoke Article 370 in Kashmir” in your own words. (15 Marks)
Learning outcome:
It will help students in developing and enhancing the capabilities of writing in journalistic mode.
• Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”.

Schedule
Opening Date and Time 8th November, 2019 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Due Date and Time 14th November, 2019 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)

Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.
Important Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.
Deadline:
• Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
• Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.
• It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
• Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
• Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA reference style” in Google and read various website containing information for better understanding or visit http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html
• Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an analytical assignment.
• Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking for irrelevant material.
• For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the video lectures and use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking:
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
• It has been submitted after due date
• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt

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@zareen said in MCM310 Assignment 1 Solution and Discussion:

Q 1: Your task is to write paragraph of 450-500 words on “India’s decision to revoke Article 370 in Kashmir” in your own words. (15 Marks)

Note: Marking depends on quality of answer by a student. Solution 1: The solution was required in the following manner:
India’s decision to revoke

• Having the broad range of knowledge by applying research skills about the constitutional provision of Article 370 that granted special status for the part of Kashmir.

• Analyzing and writing it down.

• Explaining it with good grasp of grammar.

• Point out the reaction and violence after revocation of Article 370

• Conclusion with investigative approach.

• Proofreading all written material.