Compare Contrast Essay
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CompareContrastEssayPrompt1.docxOut-of Class Compare/Contrast Essay#2
Write an essay using the point-by-point method or the block approach comparing and contrasting the body image influences and issues men and women face. DO NOT compare physical differences or similarities; those are just surface characteristics. The purpose of conducting the comparison/contrast is not to state the obvious but rather to illuminate subtle differences or unexpected similarities in terms of the influences that impact men and women’s body image and the issues or problems they face due to trying to attain a specific body image standard set by society. Your thesis statement must have three points of comparison and should clearly express your intent to inform the reader. Support your points with details and examples from any of the articles in Chapter One of our textbook on this topic. No other outside sources are allowed!
Don’t forget to use transitions, provide an equal number of details for both subject on all points, and stay in 3rd person for the most part.
Length: The essay must be at least 5 paragraphs and 3(FULL)-4 pages in length. Please double space. The final draft must be uploaded to Canvas for detection of plagiarism.
If your essay has ANY plagiarism, intentional or unintentional, it will be given a zero, and you will be reported to the dean and student services.
Points Possible: 150
Required Brainstorm: Construct a T-chart or Venn diagram to brainstorm ideas before you begin writing and make an Outline(see example on the next page).
Objective
The essay should have the following traits:
Organization and Development
· Title, indented paragraphs (5), header in the upper right hand corner with your last name and page number
· Introduction that grabs the readers attention through the use of questions, a quote, startling information, anecdote, or a discussion of the topic in general to specific terms.
· Thesis statement at the end of the introduction that clearly states the two subjects to be compared and the three points of comparison (you can focus on two differences and one similarity, three differences, or two similarities and one difference). YOU CANNOT FOCUS ON JUST SIMILARITIES.
· Use of clear compare/contrast transitions signals in the topic sentences of each body paragraph and within body paragraphs-very important with point-by-point method
· Supporting paragraphs that relate back to each point in the thesis with details, examples, and analysis to clearly illustrate differences and similarities.
· A thoughtful conclusion that explains what your audience can learn from examining the differences and similarities of these two subjects. You can also make predictions about the future or a call for action.
· The essay must have three to four direct quotes smoothly introduced and integrated into your sentences. **Remember to immediately follow the quote with an in-text citation-author’s last name and page number. Ex. The author contends, “quote from author” (Smith 42). Remember never to end a paragraph with a quote. Explain in at least 2-3 sentences after each quote how it supports your main idea.
· The essay must also have two paraphrases from the articles in our book. Remember to immediately follow the paraphrase with an in-text citation-author’s last name and page number. Ex. The author contends, paraphrase of quote (Smith 42).
· AGAIN Remember that any information taken from the readings MUST BE CITED IN-TEXT AND IN YOUR WORKS CITED page. ( See the example in the “Integrating Quotes” handout to see how to properly cite sources from our textbook)
· A Works Cited page is required that lists the MLA citation of all articles used. You must have at least THREE different articles as sources listed on your Works Cited. page(Remember that these articles must come from the Chapter One in our textbook).
· Carefully PROOFREAD AND EDIT YOUR ESSAY. EXCESSIVE GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION, AND PROOFREADING ERRORS WILL LEAD TO A D OR F ON THE ASSIGNMENT.
· Failure to provide in-text citations and a Works Cited page will lead to an automatic D or F on the paper.
Formatting Requirements:
· Typed in black ink
· Double spaced
· 1” margins-top, bottom, left, right
· Name, date, instructor’s name, and course number in upper left hand corner
· Header in the upper right hand corner with last name and page number
· Font size: Times New Roman, 12 pt
· Centered Title Do not underline or put quotes around title. Capitalize the first letter of each word, except for prepositions (on in, of to) and articles(a, an, the)
Use the outline below as a model to help you construct your own outline. It should follow the format below with Roman numerals. Decide what organizational method you are going to use, point-by-point or block, and follow the appropriate model. I explain what to write in each part of the outline. In terms of what to write for the supporting evidence, your may use a quote, paraphrase, descriptive example, statistic, or survey information taken from the class readings.
Outline for Compare/Contrast Essay Using Point by Point Method
I. Intro: Use an attention grabber to introduce the topic. For example: Ask questions, share an anecdote, use a famous quote, or startling information. Aim to write at least a 5-7-sentence intro in your rough draft with your thesis at the end of the paragraph.
Thesis: Your thesis must introduce the two subjects being compared plus 3 points of comparison. Do not use “I” or “you” in the thesis!!
II. Body Paragraph #1 Topic Sentence: Begin the topic sentence with a transition(Ex. The first major difference….) and introduce point of comparison #1 from the thesis)
A. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
B. (Add a transition, such as In Contrast/however/ on the other hand)Supporting evidence/example about subject B
C. (Add an organizational transition when moving to the second point, such as In addition, Moreover, Another difference) Supporting evidence/example about subject A
D. (Add a transition, such as In Contrast/however/ on the other hand)Supporting evidence/example about subject B(follow this same format for additional examples/details
III. Body Paragraph#2 Topic Sentence: Begin the topic sentence with a transition(Ex. The second major difference….) and introduce point of comparison #2 from the thesis)
A. (Follow the same format above when incorporating trasnitions)Supporting evidence/example about subject A
B. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
C. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
D. Supporting evidence/example about subject B(follow this same format for additional examples/details
IV. Body Paragraph#3 Topic Sentence: Begin the topic sentence with a transition(Ex. Finally, the most important difference….) and introduce point of comparison #3 from the thesis)
A. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
B. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
C. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
D. Supporting evidence/example about subject B(follow this same format for additional examples/details
V. Conclusion: Explain what your audience can learn from examining the differences and similarities of these two subjects. You can also make predictions about the future or a call for action.
Outline for Compare/Contrast Essay Using Block Approach
I. Intro: Use an attention grabber to introduce the topic. For example: Ask questions, share an anecdote, use a famous quote, or startling information. Aim to write at least a 5-7-sentence intro in your rough draft with your thesis at the end of the paragraph.
Thesis: Your thesis must introduce the two subjects being compared plus 3 points of comparison. Do not use “I” or “you” in the thesis!!
II. Body Paragraph #1 Topic Sentence: Begin the topic sentence with a transition(Ex. The first major difference….) and introduce point of comparison #1 from the thesis for subject A)
A. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
B. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
C. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
III. Body Paragraph#2 Topic Sentence: Begin the topic sentence with a transition(Ex. In contrast….) and introduce point of comparison #1 from the thesis for subject B)
A. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
B. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
C. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
IV. Body Paragraph#3 Topic Sentence: Begin the topic sentence with a transition(Ex. Another difference….) and introduce point of comparison #2 from the thesis)
A. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
B. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
C. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
V. Body Paragraph#4 Topic Sentence: Begin the topic sentence with a transition(Ex. On the other hand….) and introduce point of comparison #2 from the thesis for subject B)
A. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
B. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
C. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
VI. Body Paragraph #5 Topic Sentence: Begin with a transition(Lastly, the most important difference…and introduce point of comparison #3 for subject A.
A. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
B. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
C. Supporting evidence/example about subject A
VII. Body Paragraph #6 Topic Sentence: Begin with a contrast or compare transition and introduce point of comparison #3 for subject B.
A. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
B. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
C. Supporting evidence/example about subject B
VIII. Conclusion: Explain what your audience can learn from examining the differences and similarities of these two subjects. You can also make predictions about the future or a call for action.
