IGNOU BRPA-101 Assignment 2026-27
Radio Writing
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 23 Oct 2026, 04:12 am.
| Course code | BRPA-101 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Radio Writing |
| Programme | Bachelor’s Degree Programme (BDP)BDP |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | BDP/BRPA-101/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | Hindi |
About the BRPA-101 assignment
The BRPA-101 assignment covers radio as a mass communication medium, its contribution to national development and education, and the language and techniques used in broadcasting. It also examines announcing, interviewing, programme compering, commercial broadcasting and radio news writing.
This tutor-marked assignment carries 100 marks. Questions 1–8 carry 10 marks each, while Question 9 contains four notes worth 5 marks each. The question paper asks for answers of approximately 500 words. Practical writing includes preparing a compering script for a radio programme.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Analyse radio’s characteristics and function as a medium of mass communication. |
| Q2 | 10 | Discuss radio’s changing importance and its contribution to national development. |
| Q3 | 10 | Describe the important features of language used for radio broadcasting. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain the different forms of radio technology. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain radio announcing and discuss the qualities expected of an announcer. |
| Q6 | 10 | Give a reasoned account of the precautions needed when interviewing an expert on a chosen subject. |
| Q7 | 10 | Explain radio compering and prepare a compering script for a radio programme. |
| Q8 | 10 | Present your views on commercial broadcasting by All India Radio. |
| Q9 | 4×5=20 | Write notes on eyewitness commentary, radio’s educational role, radio news writing and discussions broadcast on radio. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.