Academic Writing Assignment: Compare/Contrast Essay Guidelines
Explore the guidelines for an academic writing assignment that involves researching and writing a compare/contrast essay on international topics. Discover the importance of transition signals for coherence and examples to improve your writing. Remember to conduct proper research before beginning your argument.
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ACADEMIC WRITING I April 22, 2014
Assignment 3 First draft: Tuesday April 29 (bring to class) Second Draft: Thursday May 1 Final Draft: Tuesday May 6 - Check website for information sheet.
Assignment 3 Compare/Contrast Essay Start researching one of the following: 1. Two countries suitability for studying abroad 2. Two sports to introduce to a new fan 3. Active vs. passive personality in terms of business success. 4. Two leaders (modern or historical) NOTE: All topics must be INTERNATIONAL (not Korean)
Assignment 3 Write a compare/contrast essay using one of the previous topics. - Use point-by-point organization. - Your thesis statement must contain a position (argument) Despite similar scale and facilities the graduate school building is better than dong young hall for showing a visitor because of its superior location and cleaner condition.
Assignment 3 Before you start writing the paper, or making an argument. You must do some research first. - Avoid using blogs, Naver , etc. for information. Do an Internet search After collecting some information about your topics, you can start writing.
Today Improving coherence: Transition signals for comparison and contrast.
Example 1 Dogs are cute and popular pets. Cats are cute and popular pets. - How can we connect these two ideas? - Are they similar or different? Dogs are cute and popular pets. Cats are, too. Dogs are cute and popular pets. Similarly, cats are adorable and popular. Both dogs and cats are cute and popular pets.
Example 2 Cake is sweet and delicious. Spinach is salty and bland. - How can we connect these two ideas? - Are they similar or different? Cake is sweet and delicious, but spinach is salty and bland. Cake is sweet and delicious, whereas spinach is salty and bland. Cake is sweet and delicious. In contrast spinach is salty and bland.
Transitions Remember, transitions are like road signs. They help direct the reader, which makes your writing easier to read.
Coherence In writing, the sentences must hold together . - This makes the writing easier to read and understand. - Sentences should be in a logical order. - Logical movement from one sentence to the other. Do not jump suddenly. - Each sentence should smoothly flow into the next one.
Coherence moving smoothly There are three qualities that I need to see in a good friend. A good friend should not tell lies. I need to trust him so that I can talk to him. A good friend should be there when I need him. I should be able to find him near me when I am in a bad mood or when I have a problem. When necessary, he should criticize me so that I can change my undesirable behavior or see where I am wrong. These three qualities are the basic properties in a good friend
Coherence moving smoothly There are three ideas here (but the writing is confusing). A friend must: 1. not tell a lie. 2. be there on a bad day. 3. criticize when necessary. The ideas are even supported.
Coherence moving smoothly There are three qualities that I need to see in a good friend. A good friend should not tell lies. I need to trust him so that I can talk to him. A good friend should be there when I need him. I should be able to find him near me when I am in a bad mood or when I have a problem. When necessary, he should criticize me so that I can change my undesirable behavior or see where I am wrong. These three qualities are the basic properties in a good friend
Coherence moving smoothly There are three ideas here (but the writing is confusing). A friend must: 1. not tell a lie. 2. be there on a bad day. 3. criticize when necessary. WHAT S MISSING??
Coherence moving smoothly What s missing? The paragraph jumps from idea to idea without any sort of connection.
Coherence moving smoothly There are three qualities that I need to see in a good friend. First, a good friend shouldn't tell lies. I need to trust him so that I can talk to him. Second, a good friend should be there when I needed him. I should be able to find him near me when I am in a bad mood or when I have a problem. Finally, when necessary, he should criticize me so that I can change my undesirable behavior or see where I am wrong. I think, these three qualities are the basic properties in a good friend.
Coherence moving smoothly There are three qualities that I need to see in a good friend. First, a good friend shouldn't tell lies. I need to trust him so that I can talk to him. Second, a good friend should be there when I needed him. I should be able to find him near me when I am in a bad mood or when I have a problem. Finally, when necessary, he should criticize me so that I can change my undesirable behavior or see where I am wrong. In summary, these three qualities are the basic properties in a good friend.
Transition signals Words like: first, finally, however, additional, another, and, but, although, when. Phrases like: in conclusion, on the other hand, as a result, because of, as a result, in addition.
Transition signals Traffic signs. Tell your reader when you are giving a similar idea: - (similarly in addition and )
Transition signals Traffic signs. Tell your reader when you are giving an opposite idea: - (on the other hand in contrast but )
Transition signals Traffic signs. Tell your reader when you are giving an example: - (for example for instance )
Transition signals Traffic signs. Tell your reader when you are giving a result: - (therefore as a result )
One difference among the worlds seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. For example, the Baltic Sea in northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. First of all, in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly; therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry; consequently, it does not contribute much freshwater to dilute the salty seawater. In cold climate zones, on the other hand, water evaporates slowly. Furthermore, the runoff created by melting snow adds a considerable amount of freshwater to dilute the salty seawater.
One difference among the worlds seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. For example, the Baltic Sea in northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. First of all, in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly; therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry; consequently, it does not contribute much freshwater to dilute the salty seawater. In cold climate zones, on the other hand, water evaporates slowly. Furthermore, the runoff created by melting snow adds a considerable amount of freshwater to dilute the salty seawater.
One difference among the worlds seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. For example, the Baltic Sea in northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. First of all, in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly; therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry; consequently, it does not contribute much freshwater to dilute the salty seawater. In cold climate zones, on the other hand, water evaporates slowly. Furthermore, the runoff created by melting snow adds a considerable amount of freshwater to dilute the salty seawater.
One difference among the worlds seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. For example, the Baltic Sea in northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. First of all, in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly; therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry; consequently, it does not contribute much freshwater to dilute the salty seawater. In cold climate zones, on the other hand, water evaporates slowly. Furthermore, the runoff created by melting snow adds a considerable amount of freshwater to dilute the salty seawater.
One difference among the worlds seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. For example, the Baltic Sea in northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. First of all, in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly; therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry; consequently, it does not contribute much freshwater to dilute the salty seawater. In cold climate zones, on the other hand, water evaporates slowly. Furthermore, the runoff created by melting snow adds a considerable amount of freshwater to dilute the salty seawater.
Second and furthermore indicate additional ideas are coming.
One difference among the worlds seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. For example, the Baltic Sea in northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. First of all, in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly; therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry; consequently, it does not contribute much freshwater to dilute the salty seawater. In cold climate zones, on the other hand, water evaporates slowly. Furthermore, the runoff created by melting snow adds a considerable amount of freshwater to dilute the salty seawater.
Therefore and consequently indicate that the second statement is the result of the first statement.
One difference among the worlds seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. For example, the Baltic Sea in northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. First of all, in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly; therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry; consequently, it does not contribute much freshwater to dilute the salty seawater. In cold climate zones, on the other hand, water evaporates slowly. Furthermore, the runoff created by melting snow adds a considerable amount of freshwater to dilute the salty seawater.
For example tells us that an example of the idea is coming. Two tells us to look for two different reasons. First of all tells us that this is the first reason. Second and furthermore indicate additional ideas are coming. Therefore and consequently indicate that the second statement is the result of the first statement. On the other hand tell us that an opposite idea is coming.
Transitions In comparison/contrast writing, besides the standard transitions (also, in addition, consequently, therefore, etc.), you need transitions that indicate a comparison or a contrast.
Transitions - Comparison Both and Both ice cream and cookies are popular desserts. alike Robot and human workers are alike in their ability to detect malfunctions in machinery. Likewise Cake is often eaten at special occasions. Likewise, people often drink wine when celebrating special events.
Transitions - Contrast however Ice cream must be stored in a cold area, like a fridge; however, cake can be stored anywhere. whereas Hamsters are small and easy to feed whereas bears are massive and require an equally massive amount of food. unlike Unlike wine, beer does not taste better as it gets older.
Rock music is loud and exciting Easy listening music is calm and relaxing. - Rock music is loud and exciting; in contrast, easy listening music is calm and relaxing. Rock music is loud and exciting. In contrast, easy listening music is calm and relaxing. Rock music is loud and exciting; however, easy listening music is calm and relaxing.
Doing well in university requires hard work and sacrifice. Succeeding at a job requires long hours and dedication. Doing well in university requires hard work and sacrifice. Similarly, succeeding at a job requires long hours and dedication. Doing well in university requires hard work and sacrifice; likewise, succeeding at a job requires long hours and dedication. Doing well in university requires hard work and sacrifice. Succeeding at a job requires these, as well. Both doing well in university and succeeding at a job require hard work and sacrifice.
Blueberries have numerous health benefits. Apples have numerous benefits for health. Blueberries have numerous health benefits, as do apples. Blueberries have numerous health benefits. Apples have numerous health benefits, too. Both blueberries and apples have numerous health benefits. Blueberries have numerous health benefits. Similarly, apples have numerous benefits for health.
Apples iOS is standard and difficult to alter. Android can be changed to suit the user s tastes. Apple s iOS is standard and difficult to alter, but Android can be changed to suit the user s tastes. Apple s iOS is standard and difficult to alter. In comparison, Android can be changed to suit the user s tastes. Apple s iOS is standard and difficult to alter. On the other hand, Android can be changed to suit the user s tastes.
Transitions example Cohesion: The essay should make use of transition signals that indicate comparison and contrast. i.e., The graduate school building has an impressive appearance, with a grand scale and interesting details. The building is designed in the Greek style, with stone columns, making it seem like a classic academic building. In contrast, Dong Young Hall is of a more plain, modern design, with brick and glass being the main features. This plain design does not have the same impressive effect that the graduate school building has. Since appearance will be the first thing a visitor will notice about a building, the graduate school building is a better choice than Dong Young Hall due to its visually impressive design.
Transitions between paragraphs Cohesion: Transition signals between paragraphs. Canada and the U.S. are relatively similar geographically. Canada is a large country The cultures of Canada and the U.S. are noticeably alike. Canada is a Canada and the U.S. are relatively similar geographically. Canada is a large country In addition to geographical similarities, the culture of Canada and the U.S. are noticeably alike. Canada is a
Paragraph Feature - Topic 1 -Topic 2 - relevance to your argument. Feature - relevance to your argument. - Topic 1 -Topic 2
