For Writing Assignment 2, you will write a 350-500 word comparison and contrast paper on two sources: 

Source 1: “Stars check in, stars check out” by Sharon Waxman (2007).

Source 2: “Hung out to dry” by John Hill (2015).

You may use either a point-by-point or a topic-by-topic organizational strategy, but your comparison and contrast paper MUST include all of the elements below:

1. After selecting an organization pattern for your paper (point-by-point or topic-by-topic), write a comparison and contrast introduction paragraph.

write your comparison and contrast introduction paragraph. Remember to:

• introduce      the topic addressed by both sources and to provide enough context about      the topic to orient your reader
• provide      a forecasting thesis statement that makes it clear what you will be      comparing and contrasting in these two sources (similarities and      differences in main argument and types of evidence EITHER in the      supporting points OR the counterarguments)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: As you summarize or quote the source, be sure to make it clear that the idea or language is the author’s and include an in-text citation for any summarized or quoted material. Also, avoid first person perspective (I, me, mine, our, we) and only use third person perspective.

2. Write a body paragraph (or paragraphs) that compares/contrasts the main argument presented in each source.

write your body paragraph(s) that compare and contrast the main argument presented by each source on the same topic. Remember to:

• provide      a topic sentence that makes it clear what will be compared/contrasted
• provide      comparison/contrast indicator words that help lead your reader through the      paragraph(s)
• provide      clear, illustrative examples from each source and include in-text      citations for any material that is summarized or quoted

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: As you summarize or quote the source, be sure to make it clear that the idea or language is the author’s and include an in-text citation for any summarized or quoted material. Also, avoid first person perspective (I, me, mine, our, we) and only use third person perspective.

3. Write 2-3 body paragraphs that compares/contrasts the types of evidence provided in each source.

write your body paragraph(s) that compare and contrast the types of evidence provided in each source on the same topic that support EITHER the source’s supporting points OR the source’s counterargument (address opposing viewpoint and rebut opposing viewpoint). Remember to:

• provide      a topic sentence that makes it clear what will be compared/contrasted
• provide      comparison/contrast indicator words that help lead your reader through the      paragraph(s)
• provide      clear, illustrative examples from each source and include in-text citations      for any material that is summarized or quoted

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: As you summarize or quote the source, be sure to make it clear that the idea or language is the author’s and include an in-text citation for any summarized or quoted material. Also, avoid first person perspective (I, me, mine, our, we) and only use third person perspective.

4. Write a comparison and contrast conclusion paragraph.

write your comparison and contrast conclusion paragraph. Remember to:

• provide      a summary sentence that reiterates your thesis statement
• a      wrap-up of the ideas presented in your paper

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Avoid first person perspective (I, me, mine, our, we) and only use third person perspective.