Compare and contrast powerpoint
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This document discusses comparison and contrast as a writing technique. It provides examples of comparing trivial topics like food choices as well as more complex comparisons of legal systems or sports. The document outlines two basic patterns for organizing a comparison/contrast paper: block pattern and alternating pattern. The block pattern discusses one subject at a time in separate sections while the alternating pattern discusses points about both subjects together. Key elements to compare like audience, purpose, and outcomes are given. Finally, common transition words for comparing and contrasting are listed.
Compare and contrast powerpoint
- 2. Making comparisons examines two or more items: •Items alike •Items different •Or items that are both
- 3. Some Issues are Trivial Whether to order. . . hot, juicy pizza or a sub sandwich
- 4. Should I buy a. . . Ford or Chevy?
- 5. Comparisons Also Discuss Unfamiliar Things A sportswriter might compare: The English sport of rugby American football
- 6. A history teacher might compare: France’s court system United States court system
- 7. Comparisons Influence Important Decisions What will be your major? chemistry engineering law medicine
- 8. Comparisons Must Share Common Ground Two golfers: Driving ability Putting ability Sand play Preferred clubs
- 9. Organizing a Comparison There are two basic patterns to organize a comparison/contrast paper: Block Pattern Alternating Pattern
- 10. Block Organization In the block style of organization, each subject is discussed one at a time. Each section needs to be short. Readers can only remember short pieces of information.
- 11. Block Style For an essay that compares and contrasts writing in college and writing at work: Subject A: Writing in College Point 1: Audience Instructor Point 2: Purpose To fulfill an assignment. Point 3: Outcomes: Feedback, evaluation, grade
- 12. Block Organization Subject B: Writing at Work Point 1: Audience: Boss or customer Point 2: Purpose : To convey information Point 3: Outcomes: Follow-up action
- 13. Point-By Point Organization Point 1: Audience College: Instructor Work: Boss Point 2: Purpose College: To fulfill an assignment Work: To convey information Point 3: Outcomes College: Feedback, grade Work: Follow-up action
- 14. Vocabulary of Comparing/Contrasting Although on the contrary both on the other hand however similarly in contrast though like where (whereas) while
- 15. Can be as simple as comparing a to a Puppy Kitten
- 17. Most important: be organized and it will. . . put a smile on your face.