Essay+3+-+Compare&Contrast

Essay 3 Assignment [|multi_draft_essay3.pdf]

Essay 3 will focus on the Compare/Contrast rhetorical process as outlined in DAW Chap. 6. In class we have been looking at organizational methods, and you can see some of our notes on this topic on the Homework page of this wiki. Compare/Contrast Notes

Be sure to have read Chap. 6 in DAW for class on Tuesday, November 10 and completed Timed Writing #4, which was given in class on Friday, November 6. Timed Writing #4 Compare/Contrast

Here's an interesting web site on pro/con organization: [|Pro/Con Topics]

//Alternating Form// - Points of Contrast as seen on Timed Writing 4
 * Compare/Contrast Method Notes from class 11-12-09**

__Organization for a Timed Writing__

I. Intro – thesis: changes & better/worse

Body II. Contrast on Transportation 30 years ago Today III. Contrast on Economy 30 years ago Today

IV. Conclusion: Summarize the contrasts & Explain your argument

__Organization for a Take-home Essay__

I. Intro – a. Hook - story b. thesis: changes & better/worse

Body II. Contrast on Transportation 30 years ago Today III. Argument that Transportation has disadvantages, but overall it’s for the better. Expert opinion to support my claim. IV. Contrast on Economy 30 years ago Today V. Argument that the Economy is in a bad situation, but overall it’s for the better. Expert opinion to support my claim.

VI. Conclusion: Paraphrase the contrasts & summarize your argument Hook – reminder of the story (paraphrase) with a closing comment