IGNOU DCE-02 Assignment 2026-27
Feature Writing
Last updated by IGNOU: 09 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:48 pm.
| Course code | DCE-02 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Feature Writing |
| Programme |
About the DCE-02 assignment
The DCE-02 assignment covers feature writing, changing news habits, reviewing films or web series, and interviewing. It asks students to combine discussion of writing techniques with practical writing tasks.
There are five questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Tasks include an objective feature, review preparation and a review, comparison of news and features, an imagined sports interview, and a short feature chosen from three topics. No word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Write an objective feature examining whether social media has changed how young Indians consume news. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain a reviewer's preparation and the qualities of an effective review, then review a recently watched film or web series. |
| Q3 | 20 | Compare news reports with feature articles and use examples to explain what makes a feature engaging. |
| Q4 | 20 | Create an imagined interview with a well-known sportsperson from your state, including ten questions and ten possible answers. |
| Q5 | 20 | Write a short feature on the revival of Indian traditional crafts, the benefits and drawbacks of working from home, or the increasing popularity of regional cinema. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all five questions and submit the course assignment as one complete batch rather than in parts.
- Attach a top slip giving the course title, assignment number, name, enrolment number and address, following the booklet's format.
- Use full-size writing paper that is not very thin, and leave 5 cm margins on the left, top and bottom.
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.