COMPARATIVE ESSAY

COMPARATIVE ESSAY

1. COMPARATIVE

   • comparison between two things
   • extremly clear about ppurpose
   • GUIDE
     • Analize the question
       • Research until you have a complete understand
         • find benefit from the research
           • easili compare similar aspects,
     • Write introduction
       • General point
         • establish similarities
           • reader should understand the point you will examining
             • describe the significance of the two subjects
     • Organize the sequence
       • Define cthe comoarison
         • based the argument
           • determine the structure
             • METHODS
               • 1
                 • Ddiscuss each half of the comparison
                   • Ex. begin a paragraph comparing two situations
                     • each paragraph compare a single aspect of both situations
               • 2
                 • alternate two subjects paragraph by paragraph
                   • begin with one side of the argument
                     • next paragraph deal with the other
                       • keep same process until your conclusion
               • 3
                 • main body argue one side of the comparison
                   • switch and discuss the other side of comparison
                     • is dangerous
                       • *comparison can become in one side
     • Conclussion
       • brief summary
         • including similarities and diferences
           • ending with a personal statement and opinion
             • mentioned what is important about things being compared
               • try to point out the similarities that they have
     • Revise writing
       • If time is not an issue take a rest
         • settle down to revise
           • find problems, fix them and correct them
             • if is possible find a friend to look over
               • ask to find a problem that you missed
   • TIPS
     • Answer the question
       • be clear and precise
         • choose a great topic sentence
           • you do not repit yourself
             • ensure that all points are addressed
   • WARNINGS
     • Give same importance of two issues
       • beware of the "fraying pan"
         • conclusion includes a simple summary of your argument
           • avoid that two subjects are " similar, yet different"

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