Compare-Contrast

The thesis preps your reader for a discussion of topics

• In the exact order stated within the thesis

• In any random order

• In alphabetical order

• In order of importance

What should be compared

• Things with some core similarity

• Things that meet similar needs

• Things with similar functions

• All of the above

Compare-contrast analyses papers should

• Focus on the generalities of each subject

• Focus on specific, parallel categories or features of each subject

• Compare subjects with different functions

• None of the above

In compare-contrast analyses, features are usually

• Examples of key similarities

• Examples key differences

• Vague or non-specific

• Random comparisons

The thesis statement helps

• Establish the order of the topics to be discussed

• Establish an expectation for the reader

• Provide a "road map" for the reader to avoid confusion

• All of the above

The point-to-point format

• Is better for showing differences

• Is organized by feature

• Discusses the feature of each subject before moving on to the next

• All of the above

I. Introduction

II. Philosophy 101: Class Structure

III. Philosophy 101: Assignments

IV. Philosophy 101: Teaching Style

V.History 210: Class Structure

VI. History 210: Assignments

VII. History 210: Teaching Style

VII. Conclusion

• Block placement

• Point-to-point placement

• Funnel format

• None of the above

Build your topic sentences

• Using similar language from the thesis

• Using the exact language from the thesis

• Using whichever key words you prefer

• Using general language based on the subject

Using the exact language from the thesis helps

• Build coherence and unity throughout the paper

• Avoid confusion for the reader

• Reiterate the focus or main point of the essay

• All of the above

In a compare-contrast essay, each "section" discusses a specific feature of the subject

• True

• False