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Compare and Contrast Research Essay

Compare and contrast two topics of your choice, highlighting two similarities and two differences between them. Explore both topics and create a 4 paragraph essay that highlights the similarities and differences with your chosen topics. Remember, you are comparing and contrasting the topics, you are not arguing for one side over the other.

Question 1

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Write a defensible thesis or claim that answers the prompt and contains a line of reasoning.

Question 2

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Provide specific context or introductory remarks relevant to the prompt.

Question 3

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Write the 1st topic sentence that contains an argument or mini-claim to support your thesis.

Question 4

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Identify the 1st example of evidence to support your thesis (and/or topic sentence).

Question 5

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Explain how or why the 1st example of evidence supports your thesis.

Question 6

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Write the 2nd topic sentence that contains an argument or mini-claim to support your thesis.

Question 7

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Identify the 2nd example of evidence to support your thesis (and/or topic sentence).

Question 8

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Explain how or why the 2nd example of evidence supports your thesis.

Question 9

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Congrats! You're almost done. Write a concluding remark that restates or extends the thesis.

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