English Coursework

English coursework are those papers written in English and these types of papers are most sought after as English is the most popular language in today’s world.

The effectiveness of the writing mostly depends upon the effectiveness of the language which may be employed by the writer. Good language doesn’t mean that the writer should make use of difficult words or complicated sentences. The purpose of writing is not to overawe the reader but to pass on some information in a manner that the reader suspends his disbelief and starts crediting the writer’s point of view with truth. The writings of higher standard are more or less an advocacy of one’s point of view in the most effective type of language. Naturally, the effectiveness of the language depends upon various factors- 1) Correct choice of words 2) Clear thinking 3) Clear expression 4) Conciseness 5) Perspicuity and 6) Impressiveness.

Choice of words: It is needless to say that one word used in proper connotation and denotation can say what a number of words can convey. But sometimes the words may be correct in form and construction and yet they may be unintelligible. Either the word itself or the sense given to it may be without the sanction of the present day usage. That is why it is generally recommended that the writer avoid some types of words like archaic and obsolete words, dialectic, provincial words, slang, technical jargons, foreign words, neologisms. It must not be, however, understood that such words are never admissible. Our subject may demand one of them; our audience may be such that word may be employed with perfect intelligence and with greater emphasis than any other. The written composition is in fact, from time to time enriched by the adoption of words from one or the other classics. Sometimes a word of currency may have wrong sense attached to it. We must therefore, avoid malapropism and must carefully discriminate synonyms. Great meanings should be paid to the exact meanings of words.

Archaic or obsolete words: As a rule avoid the following or similar words and phrases like albeit, ought, behest, ere, erst, hither, methink, per change, prithee, trow etc. Methink for example is frequently understood as equivalent of “I Think”. Many a time sentence is rendered unintelligible, if it contains words in an archaic sense. The novelists make use these types of words but only when they are writing something about the past.

Dialectic words or provincialism: These words are current only in certain areas and these can also be effectively used in dramas, novels and other writings where local scenery and incidents require them. Examples of dialectic thus used will be found by Mrs. Gaskel, Irish by Miss Hedgewords and Scottish in RL Stevenson’s writings.

Technical words: Technical terms when used loosely beyond its department, are sure to become unintelligible or it may even seem to be at the verge of slang. Extreme care should be taken at the time of using technical words in the writing of English coursework.