Academic Writing & Composition by Dr. U. Aruna and Ms. K. Makeshwari is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook designed according to the CBCS B.A. 1st Semester GE English syllabus. The book introduces learners to the fundamentals of academic writing, helping them build clarity, accuracy, coherence, and critical thinking skills required for university-level writing tasks.

The text covers essential components such as sentence structure, paragraph development, essay writing, summarizing, note-making, paraphrasing, editing, referencing, and the conventions of formal academic communication. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the writing process—planning, drafting, revising, and finalizing compositions.

Each chapter includes practical examples, model exercises, and guided practice activities that enable students to improve their writing proficiency step-by-step. The book also highlights common errors and offers strategies to avoid them, making it valuable for beginners as well as advanced learners.

Published by Mahaveer Publications, this book serves as an ideal resource for B.A. English GE students, competitive exam aspirants, and anyone seeking a foundation in strong academic writing and composition skills.

UNIT–I: Academic Writing – Introduction

• Introduction to Academic Writing

• Texts and Academic Texts

• Ways of Writing

• Balanced vs. Weighted Essays

UNIT–II: Academic Writing – Brainstorming & Outlining

• Brainstorming Strategies

• Outlining Techniques

• Gathering Information

• Sorting and Organizing Material

UNIT–III: Writing Paragraphs – Basics

• Introduction to Paragraphs

• Types of Paragraphs

• Enumeration

UNIT–IV: Writing Paragraphs – Practice I

• Paragraph Composition

• Development of Ideas

UNIT–V: Writing Paragraphs – Practice II

• Coherence and Cohesion

• Improving Paragraph Structure

UNIT–VI: Basics of Reports & Research Papers – Part I

• Introduction to Reports

• Types of Reports

• Format of a Report

• Assessment Reports

UNIT–VII: Basics of Reports & Research Papers – Part II

• Understanding the Text

• Data Collection

• Writing a Research Paper

UNIT–VIII: Basics of Reports & Research Papers – Part III

• Overview of a Research Paper

• Selection of a Research Topic

• Plagiarism

• Citing Sources

• Publication Sources

UNIT–IX: Presenting Your Ideas – Part I

• Purpose of a Presentation

• Components of a Presentation

• When to Read or Speak

• Preparation Steps

UNIT–X: Presenting Your Ideas – Part II

• Before the Talk

• On the Podium

• Handling Questions

• Strategic Planning

UNIT–XI: Grammar for Editing

• Basic Sentences

• Verbs

• Nouns

• Editing a Sentence

UNIT–XII: Working with Words – Part I

• Misleading Words

• One Word for Many

• Complicated Words

• Avoiding Metaphors

• Redundant Words

UNIT–XIII: Working with Words – Part II

• Linking Words

• Expressing the Degree of Certainty

• Capitalization

• Sexist Language