CPN 100 — Academic Writing I Structure of the Comparison/Contrast Essay

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I comparison: discussion of similarities and differences (if any) contrast: comparison but with emphasis on differences, on what makes things different

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I Comparison/contrast Essay Type 1: Source by Source I. Introduction includes a thesis statement that indicates your main reason for comparing the sources  be sure to mention the titles and authors (full names) of the sources

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I II. Body A. First source (2-3 paragraphs) 1.Major point 2.Major point (3. Major point) () = if needed

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I B. Second source (2-3 paragraphs) 1.Major point (parallel to A.1.) 2.Major point (parallel to A.2.) (3. Major point [parallel to A.3.])

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I C. Synthesis paragraph (discusses both sources together) (this synthesis could also be incorporated into your conclusion)

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I III. Conclusion restates your thesis statement mentions the sources again (only authors’ last names)

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I Comparison/contrast Essay Type 2: Point by Point I. Introduction includes a thesis statement that indicates your main reason for comparing the sources  be sure to mention the titles and authors (full names) of the sources

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I II. Body A. First major point 1.How treated in first source 2.How treated in second source 3.Synthesis

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I B. Second major point 1.How treated in first (or second) source 2.How treated in second (or first) source 3.Synthesis

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I (C. Third major point 1.How treated in first/second source 2.How treated in second/first source 3.Synthesis ) ( ) = if needed

CPN 100 — Academic Writing I III. Conclusion restates your thesis statement mentions the sources again (only authors’ last names)