Important Compare and Contrast Paper

Compare and contrast Paper instructions

MAKE A JUDGMENT ABOUT 2 RELATED ITEMS.

Tone (Author’s attitude toward subject matter): Objective and informative.

-The essay is NOT divided by similarities and differences. . It is divided by criteria – standards of value appropriate for your chosen topic

>>>YOU WILL CHOOSE THE 5-7 MOST IMPORTANT CRITERIA TO JUDGE YOUR ITEMS

TOPICS FOR THE COMPARISON CONTRAST ESSAY WHICH ARE OFF LIMITS

Breastfeeding versus formula;

millennials and Generation Z,

IPHONE 11 VS. GALAXY NOTE 10 (YOU COULD DO 2 OTHER PHONES OR DEVICES)

Walmart and Target (you could compare any 2 other stores)

Note: Discuss your items in the same order. In the example below, the author always discusses Ramos

first, then Taco Ole—otherwise, the reader is ping-ponged back and forth and may lose track of which is which…

>>>>You choose which item to apply a criterion to first, and which to apply the criterion to second. KEEP THAT ORDER.

Paragraph by paragraph, the criterion are applied to each item/situation systematically, keeping the same order. So in the example below, after the topic sentence, each paragraph applies the criterion first to Ramos, then to Taco Ole

COMP/CONTRAST ESSAY CHECKLIST :

ESSAY ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY: Write a comparison/contrast essay, approximately 4-5 pages in length, 1500 words min, which addresses two relevant items, and is structured with either an item-by-item or a criterion-by-criterion format. Essays should have an appropriate introduction, thesis (should give overall judgment), development, and conclusion. Any resource material must be documented with in full MLA format, 8th edition. Sources must be underlined in essay and Works Cited to ensure they are complete (See #27 and #28 in Checklist)

CHECKLIST (See guidelines for submitting Turnitin copies in syllabus)

Format:

_______ 1) Typed, double-space in 12 pt font, submitted to Turnitin with Asmt set as ONE Document

_______ 2) Essay has been spell-checked and grammar checked using appropriate software

_______ 3) Two sentences (bare minimum) in each paragraph must not be quotes or paraphrases

_______ 4) Sufficient length (should be 1500 words minimum) List Essay Word Count Here________

Structure and Focus :

________5)Introduction/Hook is effective

________6)Thesis states overall judgment, summarizing “mini-judgments for all major criteria

________7) Topic sentences in body paragraphs provide “mini-judgment” for criterion, applied to both items

________8A) Conclusion is sufficient and effective reiterates overall judgment, with final perspective/comment

________8B) Comparison / Contrast Format, Criterion-by-Criterion or Item-by-item, with effective logic

________8C) Sufficient Criteria utilized – typically 5-7

________8D) Research Sources used when necessary

Development:

________9) Specific paragraphs (each paragraph should be less than 2/3 of page max)

(Indent paragraphs, don’t skip lines between them)

_______ 10) Paragraphs are clear, distinct, and focused, integrating related ideas in compelling manner,

busing appropriate transitional words and phrases where needed.

>>>In General, in body of essay, Each paragraph should address a specific criterion

_______ 11A) Details/ Analyses/Supporting sentences are sufficient – support thesis & topic sentences

_______ 11B) Data is logically applied and analyzed to support mini-judgment

_______ 11C) Examples are used when necessary

_______ 11D) Definitions are used to clarify topic when necessary

_______ 12) Focus of Essay is appropriate and does not go off-track or contain unrelated/unnecessary material

_______ 13) Transitions effectively differentiate paragraphs and topics

Usage :

_______ 14) Tense is consistent/logical (should not switch back and forth in appropriately)

_______ 15) Direct Quotes are correctly punctuated (if used)

_______ 16) Dialog – punctuation/structure is clear/correct (if used).

_______ 17) Sentence Structure conforms to grammar of Standard Written English.

_______ 18) Grammar / / Usage / Punctuation is correct and effective

_______ 19) Sentences are clear and logical, well-paced, and avoid needless repetition

_______ 20) Diction (Word choice) is appropriate for subject matter

If SOURCES USED – MLA FORMAT (******See guide in Syllabus******)

________21) Sources are Sufficient

________22) Source Data is Adequate / Reliable / Current

________23) Correct In-Text Citations (Cite by Author if available, if not by title or short form, etc)

________24) Correct Works Cited List (Hanging indent, article titles in quotes, alphabetical, etc)

_______ 25) Correct Long Quote Format (if more than 4 lines, indent 2 tabs/left justify, cite after period)

________26) Every in-text citation has a corresponding Works Cited entry and vice versa

________27)* Each in-text citation is underlined to prove it has been corresponding Works Cited entry

________28)* Each Works Cited entry is underlined to prove it has a corresponding In-text citation

* Okay to underline #27 and #28 by hand