Checklist for Comparison/Contrast Essays |
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Wow!
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Does the
title suggest a new way of looking at these subjects?
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Does the
essay have a clear thesis that draws an analogy between the two subjects?
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Does the
essay use the comparison to make a point?
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Is the
essay well-organized (one-side-at-a-time)?
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Are effective
transitional words and phrases used? (See
chart of transitions.)
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Does the
essay have enough specific details and examples to be well-developed? (Don’t
let the essay become a “list” of similarities and differences.)
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Does the
essay use specific, effective words instead of vague words and tired phrases?
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Does the
conclusion “touch” on a point made in the introduction?
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