Effective Writing

By Prof. Binod Mishra | IIT Roorkee

Learners enrolled: 3892

The value of writing, one of the four language skills, has never waned. Many people, although having excellent verbal talents, struggle to demonstrate their writing abilities. Because writing reflects a writer even when he is not there and has no room for interpretation, mastering this craft is essential. The purpose of this writing course is to familiarise students with the nuances of effective writing so that they can better understand the subtle art of writing. It allows them to write with clarity, precision, and subtlety to express their ideas on various occasions while considering the concepts of appropriateness and accuracy.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : UG to Ph.D

PRE- REQUISITES : 12th pass and above

SUPPORT INDUSTRY : Can be useful to all major companies, such as L&T, BHEL, NBCC, NTPC, WIPRO, INFOSYS, besides educational institutes.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Elective
Duration :	4 weeks
Start Date :	24 Jan 2022
End Date :	18 Feb 2022
Exam Date :	27 Mar 2022 IST
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Domain - Fundamental
Credit Points :	1
Level :	Undergraduate/Postgraduate

Course layout

Topics :

Introduction to Effective Writing

Effective Writing as an Art

Principles of Effective Writing

Types and Stages of Effective Writing

Notions of Correctness and Appropriateness, Part I

Notions of Correctness and Appropriateness, Part II

Essay Writing

Types of Essays

Essentials of Academic Writing, Part I

Essentials of Academic Writing, Part II

Business Writing and its Functions

Mechanics of Business Writing

Business Letters and Memos

Format of Business Letters and Memos

Types of Business Letter

Sales, Complaint and Adjustment Letters

Report Writing

Strategies and Structure of Reports

Style of Report Writing

Creative Writing

Books and references

1.Turk, Christopher and John Kirkman. Effective Writing. London and New York: Chapman & Hall. Indian Reprint 2003
2.Pinker, Steven. The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Writing in the 21st Century . Penguin Books, Reprint edition ,2015
3.Seely, John. Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking. OUP 2nd edition, 2005
4.Goins, Jeff. You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One). Tribe Press
5.Brohaugh, William. Write Tight: Say Exactly What You Mean with Precision and Power.
6.Janzer. Anne. The Writer's Process: Getting Your Brain in Gear. Cuesta Park Consulting, 2016
7.King, Stephen. On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Scribner, 2010

Instructor bio

Prof. Binod Mishra

IIT Roorkee

Dr Binod Mishra, Professor of English at IIT Roorkee, has served as a faculty in various reputed institutions, published more than 100 papers in esteemed journals, and presented papers in at least 60 national and international repute conferences. Besides, he has published 25 books (18 edited and 07 authored) on various aspects of the English language and literature. One of his books, entitled Communication Skills for Engineers and Scientists (6th reprint, published from Prentice Hall, India), is used as a textbook and reference book in many reputed colleges and universities. He is also credited with two poetry collections, namely Silent Steps and Other Poems (2011) and Multiple Waves (2017). Associated with several literary bodies, Prof. Mishra is also on the editorial advisory board of many reputed journals and BoS members of several universities. He was elected twice as Editor-in-Chief of Indian Journal of English Studies (IJES) for six years; he presently holds the position of Vice-Chairman, Association for English Studies of India (earlier IAES). Prof. Mishra has received numerous prestigious awards, including AIMS International Distinguished Service Award, 2008 (in Indian Business Academy, 29 December, New Delhi), AIMS International Outstanding Editor Award, 2009 (in IIM Bangalore, 21 December 2009) and “Excellence in World Poetry Award” on 5th January 2010 by International Poets Academy, Chennai, India. In 2020, the International Sufi Centre in Bangalore honoured him with a Citation of the Brightest Honour and named him among 25 Indian English Poets for their contributions to communal harmony and cosmic humanism.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 27 March 2022 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 3 assignments out of the total 4 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Roorkee.It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- NPTEL team

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