Compare and contrast

: 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)

THIS COPYRIGHTED SYLLABUS IS FOR USE BY/FOR BC STUDENTS ONLY. IT MAY NOT BE POSTED ONLINE, SOLD, PUBLISHED, OR DISTRIBUTED IN ANY MANNER . - 100 (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