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Guidelines for Comparison/Contrast

Guidelines for Comparison/Contrast. By Mimi Taylor. Definition. Compare – to show similarities Contrast – to show differences We use the word compare to compare and/or to contrast. Guidelines.

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Guidelines for Comparison/Contrast

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  1. Guidelines for Comparison/Contrast By Mimi Taylor

  2. Definition • Compare – to show similarities • Contrast – to show differences We use the word compare to compare and/or to contrast

  3. Guidelines • 1. Be certain that your subjects are at least somewhat alike. They should share some obvious characteristics. Comparing Law and Order to Friends would not be logical. Comparing Law and Order to NYPD Blue would be appropriate. • 2. Decide on your purpose and stay focused on the purpose: to inform, to persuade, to evaluate, etc.

  4. Guidelines (continued) • 3. Formulate a thesis. The thesis should include the following: the two subjects being compared or contrasted, whether you will be discussing similarities or differences or both, and the points of comparison and/or differences • Note: the latter is the plan of development of your thesis statement

  5. Examples of Thesis Statements • For a similarities/differences essay: In my search for an apartment, I discovered that the Amli and Post apartments cost about the same, but they are very different in relation to their amenities offered and their accessibility.

  6. Thesis Statements (continued) • For a contrast paper: The Amli and Post apartments differ in their amenities offered, their accessibility, and their cost.

  7. Organizational Plans • Block Method (or one side at a time) AmliPost amenities amenities accessibility accessibility cost cost Note: these are not two long paragraphs. Divide the paragraphs where necessary. This method doesn’t work well for a long paper.

  8. Organization Plans (continued) • Point by Point Amenities Amli Post Accessibility Amli Post Cost Amli Post

  9. Transitions • Similarities/differences transitions should be used throughout. Examples: different from, similar to, however, but, in contrast to, on the other hand, etc.

  10. Parts of the Essay • Introduction – introduce your subjects. Give background information (note: if the essay is about you, the intro should be about you). Your thesis statement should be the last sentence of your introduction

  11. Parts of the Essay (continued) • The body of the essay – should contain at least three well developed paragraphs (more if needed). Each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence repeating a key word from your thesis statement. • The content of each paragraph should revolve around the idea expressed in the thesis with clear specific examples for illustration. • Note: if you’re discussing both subjects in the same paragraph, make certain that you mention both subjects in the topic sentence and that you use the block method to organize your paragraph.

  12. Parts of the Essay (continued • The conclusion of the essay should reiterate your points in the thesis and should summarize your content. It will probably be one paragraph.

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