Organizing a Comparison Contrast Essay

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Organizing a Comparison Contrast Essay: 

Organizing a Comparison Contrast Essay

Comparison and/or Contrast : 

Comparison and/or Contrast Comparison = examining Similarities Contrast = examining Differences You can do both, BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO.

Point by Point – good for detailed subjects: 

Point by Point – good for detailed subjects you decide what specific points you wish to address. Organize around those points. Develop each point for both subjects before moving onto the next.

Point by Point: Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s: 

Point by Point: Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s Point 1 – Hairstyles 1980 2000 Point 2 – Make up 1980 2000 Point 3 – Fashion 1980 2000

Point 1 (Hair): Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s: 

Point 1 (Hair): Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s 1980 2000

Point 2 (Makeup): Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s: 

Point 2 (Makeup): Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s 1980 2000

Point 3 (Fashion): Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s: 

Point 3 (Fashion): Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s 1980 2000

Subject by Subject – Good for more general topics: 

Subject by Subject – Good for more general topics you decide what specific points you wish to address. Address first subject (usually the oldest first), examining each point fully before moving onto the next subject.

Subject by Subject: Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s: 

Subject by Subject: Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s Subject 1 - 1980 Point 1 – Hairstyles Point 2 – Make up Point 3 – Fashion

Subject by Subject: Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s: 

Subject by Subject: Contrasting the 1980’s and the 2000’s Subject 1 - 2000 Point 1 – Hairstyles Point 2 – Make up Point 3 – Fashion

Be careful – there are certain risks with each one. : 

Be careful – there are certain risks with each one. Point by Point Can easily become a list Is best for more detailed subjects Subject by Subject Can quickly break down into two separate essays It is easy to forget something when addressing the second subject. Is good for subjects that do not require a lot of detail

However, it’s easy to combat these risks: 

However, it’s easy to combat these risks Always refer back to the previous subject or point Use both together. Introduce with a subject by subject style, then move into point by point. Introduce subject matter, then move into point by point, concluding with subject by subject Always conclude by summing up the main points.