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Instructions:
Discussion Paper on Compare and Contrast Essays
Choose one of the topics supplied in these instructions to compare and/or contrast in your compare/contrast essay.
The table below contains a comprehensive range of topic alternatives from which you must choose, and we urge that you select one that interests you beyond this course. If you’re a Finance or Business major, for example, you might be interested in the Dividends vs. Capital Gains debate. If you’re a science major, Hybrid Seeds vs. GMO Seeds would be a good option. Alternatively, if you’re taking StraighterLine’s Survey of World History course, you may look at the similarities and differences between the US and the Roman Empire. To back up your points, you’ll utilize at least two reputable sources, and keep in mind that your sources must be sprinkled throughout the body paragraphs of your essay in the form of cited quotes, paraphrases, and summaries. If you do not incorporate your studied material, both the support and research sides of the rubric will suffer.
Harriet Tubman vs. Rosa Parks
Executive Agreements vs. Treaties
United States vs. Roman Empire
The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe vs. The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
Communication: Verbal vs. Nonverbal
Old Testament vs. New Testament in the Bible
Michelangelo vs. Leonardo da Vinci
Microsoft Surface vs. Apple iPad
Capital Gains vs. Dividends
Socialism vs. Marxism
The Chicago Cubs take on the Chicago White Sox.
Blues vs. Jazz
Instruments of the Strings vs. Wind Instruments
Reptiles vs. Amphibians
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck vs. Charles Darwin
Solar Energy compared. Wind Energy
GMO Seeds vs. Hybrid Seeds
Homeschooling vs. Public School
Use EITHER the point-by-point OR the subject-by-subject method to organize the specifics and detailed examples in an essay comparing or contrasting the two themes in your choices. Consider focusing on three to five subtopics and prewriting to generate ideas. Create a powerful thesis statement for your essay that includes your two main subjects, three to five subtopics, and an assertion about how they are alike, different, or both.
Statements of Thesis Examples:
If you want to make the case that your two themes are mostly the same:
While there are some variations between Topic A and Topic B, such as (Supporting point 1), (Supporting point 2), and (Supporting point 3), the similarities far exceed the differences.
OR
If you want to argue that your two topics are largely unrelated:
While Topic A and Topic B both have (Additional supporting point), they are largely distinct; in fact, they differ in aspects such as (Supporting point 1), (Supporting point 2), and (Supporting point 3). (Supporting point 3).
OR
If you’re going to argue that your two topics have a lot of important/interesting parallels and distinctions, here’s what you’ll say:
Topic A and Topic B have many fascinating similarities as well as differences; for example, they share (Supporting point 1) and (Supporting point 1), but they are vastly different when it comes to (Supporting point 3) and (Supporting point 3) and (Supporting point 3) and (Supporting point 3) and (Supporting point 3) and (Supporting point 3) and (Supporting point 3) and (Supporting (Supporting point 4).
Tips
Use a Venn diagram or a simple list to highlight what your themes have in common and how they differ when brainstorming. Then you can choose the most important or intriguing traits to include in your paper.
Make sure your comparisons and contrasts don’t start in the introduction. The only area in the introduction where you will incorporate this information is in your thesis. Use the opening to grab your reader’s attention, and think about a suitable technique for transitioning into the topic. You may, for example, use a brief anecdote to explain your point, an intriguing quotation that connects to your point, or a startling statistic that exposes something about your point.
Then, in the body paragraphs, remember to back up your thesis claim(s) with evidence. If one of your ideas is that the city and the country are different in terms of transportation, make sure one of the body paragraphs’ topic sentences makes a similar assertion. In addition, in each body paragraph, spend equal time on each subtopic, and one technique to produce ordered body paragraphs is to focus on one subject before moving on to the next, so that the paragraph support is split 50/50. In other words, given the example above, you would thoroughly describe the city’s transportation alternatives before going into detail about the many modes of opposing transit available throughout the country. End each body paragraph with a powerful conclusion statement that summarizes the discussion in that paragraph.
The conclusion should include a summary of the supporting points as well as your general evaluation of why they are significant. Consider what kinds of novel or fascinating conclusions you might be able to make from your comparison. To put it another way, your essay must explain why your comparison is significant. A well-developed paragraph usually has at least five sentences. It’s worth noting that any of the main parts identified with Roman Numerals (I, II, III, IV) below could contain more than one paragraph.
Point-by-Point
I. The Beginning
A. Thesis B. Information to introduce your topic and pique the reader’s interest
II. Backing up the first point
A. Topic 1; B. Topic 2; C. Topic 3; D. Topic 4; E. Topic
Point 2 is supported by point III.
A. Topic 1; B. Topic 2; C. Topic 3; D. Topic 4; E. Topic
Supporting Point 3 (IV)
A. Topic 1; B. Topic 2; C. Topic 3; D. Topic 4; E. Topic
V. Point 4 (Supporting) or Point 5 (Additional)
A. Topic 1; B. Topic 2; C. Topic 3; D. Topic 4; E. Topic
VI. Summing Up
A. Reiterate your main point (but do not simply restate it from the introduction)
B. Give your overall opinion on the issue (the “so what” factor). Is one issue, for example, superior to the other for some reason? Is there an issue that is misunderstood?
Subject-by-Subject
I. The Beginning
A. Thesis B. Information to introduce your topic and pique the reader’s interest
I. The First Topic
A. Adding to point 1 B. Adding to point 2 C. Adding to point 3 D. Adding to point 4 or Adding to point 5
The second topic is
A. Adding to point 1 B. Adding to point 2 C. Adding to point 3 D. Adding to point 4 or Adding to point 5
Final Thoughts
A. Reiterate your main point (but do not simply restate it from the introduction)
B. Give your overall opinion on the issue (the “so what” factor). Is one issue, for example, superior to the other for some reason? Is there an issue that is misunderstood?
Here’s an example of how you may construct an article about cats vs. dogs as pets using these techniques (remember, this topic is not one of the options for this essay).
Point-by-Point
I. The Beginning
A. Thesis: While cats and dogs are both obvious winners when it comes to pet preferences, they are radically different in terms of noise levels, exercise requirements, and cleanliness.
A. Noise level II. Subtopic 1: Noise level A. Topic 1: Cats are silent B. Dogs can be noisy Topic 2: Dogs can be noisy
Subtopic 2: Exercising
A. Topic 1: Cats don’t need to be walked. B. Topic 2: Dogs need to be exercised.
IV. Cleanliness is the third subtopic.
B. Topic 2: Dogs must be bathed A. Topic 1: Cats groom themselves
Final Thoughts
Subject-by-Subject
I. The Beginning
A. Thesis: While cats and dogs are both obvious winners when it comes to pet preferences, they are radically different in terms of noise levels, exercise requirements, and cleanliness.
II. The First Topic: Cats
B. Subtopic 2: Exercise C. Subtopic 3: Cleanliness A. Subtopic 1: Noise level B. Subtopic 2: Exercise C. Subtopic 3: Cleanliness
Dogs are the second topic on the list.
B. Subtopic 2: Exercise C. Subtopic 3: Cleanliness A. Subtopic 1: Noise level B. Subtopic 2: Exercise C. Subtopic 3: Cleanliness
Final Thoughts
Requirements for Formatting:
Remember to put what you’ve learned in class into practice, including grammar, punctuation, thesis development, and other abilities.
This assignment should be at least 500 words in length.
For this task, you’ll need a minimum of two reputable sources.
Header: In the upper left-hand corner of your writing project, include a header with the following information:
Your given and given names
Title of the Course (Composition I)
Name of the project (Comparison and Contrast)
Today’s date
Page Design:
Documentation in MLA format (please see the tutorial in the course topic)
Each page has a last name and a page number in the upper-right corner.
Standard typeface, double-spaced throughout the title, centered after the heading (Times New Roman or Calibri)
All sides have 1″ margins.
Save the document as a.docx or.doc file.
Make your thesis statement stand out by underlining it.
RUBRIC |
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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