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Chapter Thirteen

Comparison and/or Contrast

College Writing Skills with Readings, 9/e

John Langan

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Comparison or Contrast

When we compare

two things, we show

how they are similar.

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Comparison or Contrast

When we contrast two things, we show how

they are different.

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Comparison or Contrast

The purpose of comparing

and contrasting two things

is to understand the two things more clearly, and, at

times, to make judgments about them.

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Comparison or Contrast

Comparison and

contrast essays call for one of two types of development:

1) One side at a time

2) Point by point

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Comparison or Contrast

One side at a time

In this method of development, all of

the points of comparison or contrast

are addressed first with respect to

one of the subjects, and then to

the other.

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Comparison or Contrast

One side at a time Sample Outline

Thesis: College requires students to study differently than they did in high school.

I. College A. Self-directed study B. Campus environment C. Heavy course load

II. High school A. More in-class time for study B. Fewer distractions at home C. Lighter course load

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Comparison or Contrast

In this method of development,

each point of comparison or

contrast is addressed with

respect to each of the subjects in

turn.

Point by point

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Comparison or Contrast Point by point

Sample Outline

Thesis: College requires students to study differently than they did in high school.

I. Support for study A. College study is self-directed. B. High school offers in-class studying.

II. Study environment A. College has many distractions. B. High school students can focus at home.

III. Work load A. College workload is heavy. B. High school workload is light.