Monday, September 21, 2009

Compare & Contrast Essay Organization Help

Compare and Contrast Organization


  1. In the beginning, there should be of course an introduction that explains the type of stance or position that you take on the purpose or effect of the differences.

  2. Next, there should be a short, two or three sentence per work summary.

  3. Afterwards, take the time to structure your paper in the following way:

  4. Discuss the similarities and differences one after the other, in other words, write about issues one at a time,

  5. Paragraph structure:


    • Topic Sentence

    • Declare Similarity or Difference, which is the main idea/focus for the paragraph.

    • After this, EXPLAIN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FACT LISTED.


      • What is the effect, outcome, result, or importance of this similarity or difference?


    • Concluding Sentence


  6. Lastly, compose the concluding paragraph that will make sure that the reader understands the significance and/or reason that you listed those specific similarities/differences or facts.

  7. MOST IMPORTANT POINT, SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES ARE EASY TO SPOT, THE PURPOSE IS TO EXPLAIN THEIR IMPORTANCE!


    • I.E. Why are the stories better, more believable, more realistic, more inspiring, more informative, more appealing?

    • How is Sundiata or Lion King better than the other as a result of the differences?

    • How is Sundiata or Lion King more audience appropriate as a result of the differences?


  8. ONE SIMILARITY OR DIFFERENCE PER PARAGRAPH!

    • You must discuss at least three in your paper for a “C”, four for a “B”, five and more for an “A”.

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