English Essay
Using simple words for this eassy. please combine the instrcution and outline to write this eassy
Comparison Contrast Essay
In at least 600 words (up to 800 words is acceptable), you will write a 5 (or more, if you wish) paragraph comparison contrast essay about two artists or performers (such as painters, musicians, dancers, etc) or two works of art (such as paintings, songs, books, poems, or movies), or any other person/people, object/objects, or abstract idea/ideas of your choice provided that your audience (your classmates, instructor, consultants at the Writing Center/ACE Editing Lab, etc.) are familiar with your subjects for comparison and contrast. That means you may not choose actors, writers, books, etc that your audience is not familiar with. If you are not sure if your topic is acceptable, ask me before you decide on a topic! The essay should focus on comparing (showing the similarities) and contrasting (showing the differences) of your chosen subjects.
Your essay must have an introduction, at least three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. If possible, include a hook in the introduction to get the readers’ attention. The introduction should include a thesis statement that explains the relationship between the two subjects or gives reasons why the relationship is important. Decide whether you will use a point by point or a subject by subject organization for the body paragraphs of the essay. Your essay should end with a conclusion in which you summarize the similarities and differences and give your opinion about the topic OR explain why one of the subjects is better than the other OR why they are of equal value.
Your essay must display unity and coherence.
Make sure to edit your essay for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting[footnoteRef:1]. Pay particular attention to the use of transitions that express comparison and contrast. [1: For MLA formatting, see the Essay Formatting sample under Modules, Canvas.]
Finally and very importantly, rely ONLY on your knowledge and experience because we have not studied strategies for using outside sources yet. If you use outside sources, remember to CITE the source and use the strategies for source use: Quoting, Paraphrasing, or Summarizing. Outside sources in a language other than English are not allowed in this class. “We haven’t studied these topics yet” is NOT an excuse for plagiarism as you don’t have to use outside sources in the first place. If you plagiarize on your paper, your score is automatically 0 (zero).
Assignment Timeline[footnoteRef:2]: [2: Make sure to make your appointments with the Writing Center NOW. One appointment with the Writing Center consultants per paper is required. Please forward the feedback the consultant will email you after the appointment. For every additional meeting on the same paper, you will receive 3 bonus points. ]
Choosing topic and Brainstorming for ideas – Wednesday, September 20, in class
Outline – Friday, September 22, due in Canvas at the end of class
First draft – Due in Canvas, Monday, September 25. Bring 1 hard copy to class for Peer Review.
Peer Review – September 25, in class. Bring your computers to class. You will need them to complete your Peer Review.
Second Draft – Due in Canvas, Friday, September 29.
Conferences on Draft 2 – Monday and Tuesday, October 2 and 3
There will be no class on Monday, October 2. Conferences will take the class time. If you are absent for the individual conference, you will be marked absent for the day, even if your conference is on Tuesday,
October 3.
Subject A (Lucy)
Subject B (Lihong)
Similarities
E.g., Both Lucy and Lihong are college students now.
Both Lucy and Lihong likes painting.
Both Lucy and Lihong likes traveling
Both Lucy and Lihong likes to share daily things to each other
Differences
Lucy takes her high school and university in America.
Lucy likes watercolor painting
Lucy likes go to beach
Lucy do not have a part time job.
Lihong takes her high school and university in China
Lihong likes sketch painting
Lihong likes go to museum
Lihong has a part time job in China
Use the information from your chart to write the outline. Based on the information above, you may fill out the following outline form as follows:
Outline
Introduction:
Thesis statement: E.g., Both Lucy and Lihong are a college student, but they have different education experience and hobbies.
Body:
Paragraph 1:
Topic sentence: Lucy is a college student.
Details: 1) Lucy studied in America since High school
2) Lucy likes watercolor painting and going to the beaches.
3) Lucy do not have a part time job
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence: Lihong is a college student.
Details:1) Lihong studied in China.
2) Lihong likes sketch painting and going to the museums.
3) Lihong has a par time job.
Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence: Although Lucy and Lihong studied in different countries and have different experiance., they are both likeing to share daily things to each other.
Details: Lucy shares American life and experience to Lihong.
Lihong shares College life in China to Lucy
Conclusion: Both Lucy and Lihong are best friend. Although Lucy studied in America and Lihong studied in China, it is far away to meet each other, we still would like to share our different experience in different countries to keep our friendship.
However, you have to decide what form of organization is best for your topic: Point-by-point or Subject-by-Subject. Draw a simple chart depending on your form of organization and fill it out with information as I have done in the example. Once you are done with the chart, transfer the information to your outline, as I have done above. Please do NOT delete the labels (Introduction, Thesis Statement, etc.) of the Outline below. Fill in the information where it belongs (e.g., type your Thesis Statement next to Thesis statement: ) and upload this whole document, together with your own completed chart and outline to Canvas by the last minute of class.
Outline
Introduction:
Hook (if available now):
Some info about the subjects to be compared (if available now):
Thesis statement (REQUIRED):
Body:
Paragraph 1:
Topic sentence (REQUIRED):
Details (A FEW REQUIRED):
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence (REQUIRED):
Details (A FEW REQUIRED):
Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence (REQUIRED):
Details (A FEW REQUIRED)
Conclusion: (If available now)
