Write a seven hundred to one thousand word essay about a pair of items in which the similarities and differences of those items are compared and contrasted. The purpose of this assignment is to measure your mastery of those conventions by putting your knowledge into practice. In a larger context, the purpose of writing a comparative essay is to gain the skills of detecting similarities and differences between at least two items and then using those similarities and differences to create knowledge about either one or both of the items. In this way, the comparative essay is a tool used for both observation and analysis.
Process: For the comparative essay, you will complete the following steps:
1. Choose a pair of topics that complement one another.
2. Create a list of similarities and differences.
3. Create a thesis statement based on similarities, differences, or both similarities and differences.
4. Choose whether to organize your essay by point or by subject:All essays must meet the following requirements:
- seven hundred to one thousand words.
- Write in Tmes Nw Rman, 12 pt. font.
- Include one-inch margins on all sides.
- Use double spacing (top-to-bottom every page, to include above and below titles and centered words).
- Include an APA title pge (for all essays) and reference list that includes all of the sources used in the essay.
- Include a header.
- Include page numbers (upper-right corner only).
- Adhere to APA convention and documentation style.
- At least one source is required. All sources used must be cited.