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Professor

ENG 111

Date

Comparison Contrast Essay Outline (Point by Point Method)

I. Introduction (Include some background information like the suggested points below)

· The event

· The titles and dates of both articles

· Other background info you feel is important to what you will discuss in the essay

· Thesis (Topic + Claim + Two Main Ideas)

II. Body Paragraph 1 - Topic Sentence – Add a sentence that mentions the titles of both articles, your claim and the first element you will discuss from the chart.

· Article 1

· Support A

· Support B

· Article 2

· Support A

· Support B

III. Body Paragraph 2 - Topic Sentence – Add a sentence that mentions the titles of both articles, your claim and the second element you will discuss from the chart.

· Article 1

· Support A

· Support B

· Article 2

· Support A

· Support B

IV. Conclusion (Include the points below)

· Restate the thesis

· Sum up the body of the essay

· Provide final thoughts about the importance of recognizing different writing styles

Works Cited

Add citations for both articles here.