Graded Discussion Board for English Comprehension (ENG 515) will be opened from 16-01-2020 to 17-01-2020.

The topics for the GDB are:

1.‘Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers’. -Charles W. Elio- How would you justify the importance of reading in the light of this statement?

OR

2. Sir Francis Bacon said “reading makes a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man”. Justify the importance of writing in the light of this statement. Write your own views about any ONE of the given topics. Your comments should NOT exceed 150-200 words.

Read the following instructions carefully before posting your comments:

1. GDB carries 2% weightage in your final assessment.

2. Your comments should be clear, concise, and relevant to the topic.

3. Creative and original ideas written in correct English will be highly appreciated.

4. Any queries related to Graded Discussion Board (GDB) will not be entertained on regular MDB.

5. For queries related to the topic, you may send email at eng515@vu.edu.pk.

6. Do not send your comments via e-mail or regular MDB. The comments posted on regular MDB will not be graded.

7. Do not post your comments twice.

8. No marks will be awarded for plagiarism.

All the best!

Team ENG515