In the comparison essay outline that I read, it said that the following set up was the best way to write a comparative essay. The first paragraph says to write an intro, letting the reader know what you are going to be comparing (three or more) in your story. Also, it would be smart to state the purpose of the essay, so it will help the reader know why you are writing about the topic. In addition to the other things in your intro, be sure to have a thesis statement.
Next, you want to take one of the two or more things that you are comparing and write a paragraph about the topic. You should have at least 2 or even 3 main body paragraphs about the topic. Be sure to use facts that make the comparison of the two or more things sound better, or worse depending on what you are trying to persuade the reader to believe about the subject. Include many facts in the paragraph that fully support what you are trying to prove. Also, be sure to stay on topic, don’t start an essay about something and then drift way from the essay subject. Have at least three paragraphs that each has different comparison ideas in the story with at least three supporting facts in each paragraph.
Lastly, after you have written your intro paragraph, and done your 2 or more main body paragraphs, you need to have your conclusion. The conclusion should consist of a thesis (just like the intro) and why you firmly believe why you are right on your comparison. Whether it is trying to prove a company’s product is better than another’s, or a sport athlete is better than another athlete in the same sport. Also be sure to prove how your thesis statement was correct.
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Next, you want to take one of the two or more things that you are comparing and write a paragraph about the topic. You should have at least 2 or even 3 main body paragraphs about the topic. Be sure to use facts that make the comparison of the two or more things sound better, or worse depending on what you are trying to persuade the reader to believe about the subject. Include many facts in the paragraph that fully support what you are trying to prove. Also, be sure to stay on topic, don’t start an essay about something and then drift way from the essay subject. Have at least three paragraphs that each has different comparison ideas in the story with at least three supporting facts in each paragraph.
Lastly, after you have written your intro paragraph, and done your 2 or more main body paragraphs, you need to have your conclusion. The conclusion should consist of a thesis (just like the intro) and why you firmly believe why you are right on your comparison. Whether it is trying to prove a company’s product is better than another’s, or a sport athlete is better than another athlete in the same sport. Also be sure to prove how your thesis statement was correct.
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