Transcript Comparative essays

Comparative
essays
What is a comparative essay?
• Aim to help the reader see the relationship
between two things
• Show similarity and/or differences between
two or more sources
• Use language of comparison and contrast
• Are organised in one of two different ways
What do I need to do to write one?
• Choose a topic that has two or more aspects
to it
• Find sources that include express either an
obvious or indirect relationship between
those two aspects
• Choose an organisational style
• Make an outline of what you’ll write
• Determine your thesis
An outline
I. Introduction
Thesis
II. Body
The points that you will discuss in that show
the style of organisation.
III. Conclusion
Topic: Job search
Job X
• $30/hour, annual evaluation
• Vacation, health insurance,
pension plan and sick leave
benefits
• Unlikely to advance in the
company until others retire
• High pressure and
competitive
• 30 min commute from
home
Job Y
• $22/hour, semi-annual
evaluation
• Vacation, health insurance,
pension plan and sick leave
benefits
• Yearly performance review
for possible promotions
• Friendly, cooperative staff
• 32 min commute from
home
Point by Point organisation
I. Introduction
Thesis: One way to decide between two job offers is
to compare them on important points.
II. Body
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Salary
Benefits
Opportunities for advancement
Workplace atmosphere
Commuting distance from home
III. Conclusion
Block organisation
I. Introduction
Thesis: One way to decide between two job offers is
to compare them on important points.
II. Body
A. Similarities
1. Benefits
2. Commute distance from home
B. Differences
1. Salary
2. Opportunities for advancement
3. Workplace atmosphere
III. Conclusion