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Choose one of the following topics for a comparison and contrast essay. You
will need to sufficiently narrow the topics into a thesis statement.
- the celebration of weddings, parties, funerals, or some specific holiday
in two different cultures
- two attitudes towards the same subject [immigration, television,
education, welfare, etc.]
- life in the United States now and life in the United States in the year
you were born
- writer's choice [subject to instructor's approval]
Begin by writing an outline, following
these specifications:
 | follow the subject-by-subject or point-by-point method |
| begin with a clear thesis statement |
| have at least four points for comparison and contrast |
| include topic sentences for each paragraph |
Due Monday, December 10
Then, write an essay following these
guidelines:
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The introduction should comment on the significance of the
topic and state the thesis clearly |
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Use
point-by-point or subject-by-subject organization.
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Each body paragraph should begin or end with a clear topic
sentence.
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At least four points should be compared or contrasted.
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The comparison and contrast should be supported with facts,
statistics, or expert opinions gathered from secondary sources [minimum two
sources].
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The final paragraph should include some conclusion you draw
based on the discussion in the body paragraphs.
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Use MLA citations when quoting or paraphrasing material form
secondary sources
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Include an MLA formatted Works Cited page.
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Page length: 3 to 5 pages |
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Due
Monday, December 17
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