All That You Have To Do This Week Is To Send Me Your Topic A

All That You Have To Do This Week Is To Send Me Your Topic And Thesis

All that you have to do this week is to send me your topic and thesis statement for the comparison/contrast paper for suggestions and approval if you have not done so already, along revising the argument paper, writing the final course paper, and finishing the discussion board. The final due date for the comparison/contrast paper and discussion board posts is December 4th. No work will be accepted or graded after December 4th and no past work that was not turned in on its due date will be accepted or graded. In short, all you have to do is write the final paper, revise the argument paper, and keep posting and replying in the discussion board. Lastly, the final paper is not a research paper.

Do not do research or place it into a paper. If you do, I will have to grade the paper according to all of the MLA rules, and improperly sourced papers cannot receive a passing grade. Also, make sure to compare two products or services, not personal and subjective preferences, like Deer Park water being better than Dasani water, Coke being better than Pepsi, steak tasting better than chicken, or cake being better than pie. If you are stuck, Walmart can be compared to Target or Wawa can be compared to 7-11. The outline below is keyword outline.

An outline is not required to be turned in, but you may want to create an outline to help you write the paper. Do not plagiarize the example. Write your own paper with your own topic. We are almost done. Hang in there.

Comparison/Contrast keyword example outline: Point by point outline: Introduction Thesis statement…make sure it is the last sentence in the introduction. McDonald’s is better than Burger King because of the food, service, and atmosphere. First body paragraph: Food 1. McDonald’s -Burgers -- grilled, juicy, 100% Angus -Fries -- hot, crispy, golden brown -Shakes -- thick, rich, creamy B. Burger King -Burgers -- microwaved, hockey puck, dog -Fries -- cold, soggy, burnt -Shakes -- watery, bland, runny Second body paragraph: Service 1. McDonald’s -Friendly-- greeting, smile, thank you -Fast -- 3 minutes, exact/correct 1. Burger King -Rude -- no greeting, frown, get out/leave -Slow -- 10 minutes, incorrect/wrong Third body paragraph: Atmosphere 1. McDonald’s -Clean -- no ketchup or mustard on tables, floors not sticky, restroom has toilet paper and paper towels -Family -- safe playground, song Happy by Pharrell 1. Burger King -Dirty -- smeared ketchup and mustard on tables, floors greasy, bathroom no toilet paper or paper towels. -Teenagers -- screws sticking out on playground slide, song Do’in the Butt Conclusion Write a recommendation The final draft of the argument paper is due on Sunday, November 27th. We only have a few weeks left…hang in there.

Make sure to turn in the final draft of the argument paper on November 27th, which is a Sunday, especially if you did not turn in a first draft. Also, make sure to check the citations in the paper. Papers with improper citation cannot receive a passing grade. One of the main reasons that a first draft was done was so that the citations could be checked, so if you chose not to turn in the first draft, make sure to carefully check the citations in the body of the paper and on the Works Cited page of the final draft of the argument paper. Also, make sure to read and apply any comments on the first draft of the argument paper to the final draft of it.

The instructions for the final paper are below. The Comparison/Contrast paper instructions (by the way, this is the final paper). Well, we are at the end, but we have one last paper to complete. The due date for the comparison/contrast paper is Sunday, December 4th. Since I have to have grades turned in soon after, there will be no extensions; we are simply out of time. Therefore, make sure to send your paper by Sunday, December 4th. I will be calculating your final grades after this date and sending them in. IMPORTANT NO PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE IMPORTANT THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Here are the instructions for the final paper: All of the same rules apply: Have an introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion; however, no research is required, but if you do quote something, you have to turn in a Works Cited page, too. I do not want you to use research in this paper. If you place research in the paper and source it improperly, I will not be able to pass the paper. With this paper, you can either focus on comparing two things, pointing out how similar two things are, or you can focus on contrasting two things, pointing out that two are different even though they may appear the same.

You can compare any two products or services as long as they are in the same category. For example, you can compare/contrast the Xbox One to the Playstation 4, a Chevy S-10 to a Ford Ranger, or McDonalds to Burger King. If you are having a difficult time finding a topic, Walmart and Target OR 7-11 and Wawa are popular topics to choose. Things that you cannot compare/contrast are the Xbox One to the Playstation 2, a Chevy S-10 to a corvette, or McDonalds to Outback; these things are not in the same category. Please email me your topic and thesis statement for suggestions and approval.

The thesis should state the two products or services that you are comparing and contrasting, and it must state the points of comparison. For instance, say you are comparing/contrasting McDonalds and Burger King. If you are emphasizing that both restaurants are similar, your thesis might be: McDonalds and Burger King are similar because of price, food, and service. This would be a comparison, which means that they are similar. If you are going to emphasize difference, your thesis might be: Even though McDonalds and Burger King appear to be similar, they are different because of price, food, and service.

This would be contrasting, which means that they are different. Also, for whatever you are comparing and contrasting, you must use the same points. In other words, you cannot talk about the price, food, and service for McDonalds and then talk about the cleanliness, atmosphere, and server friendliness at Burger King. If you write about price, food, and service for McDonalds, then you must also write about the price, food, and service at Burger King. Note: You may not use McDonalds and Burger King as a topic, and if you compare two restaurants, you cannot use the exact points I made in the same exact order.

In short, come up with your own topics and points of comparison for it. This brings us to the format of the essay. You can choose point by point or subject by subject (sometimes called block). Below is an outline for point by point and an outline for subject by subject using the McDonald-Burger King example: (Point by Point method) Introductory Paragraph Thesis: McDonalds and Burger King are similar because of price, food, and service. 1st body paragraph is about price McDonald’s prices Burger King’s Prices 2nd body paragraph is about food McDonald’s food Burger King’s food 3rd body paragraph is about service McDonald’s service Burger King’s service Concluding paragraph ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Subject by Subject method) Introductory Paragraph Thesis: McDonalds and Burger King are similar because of price, food, and service. 1st body paragraph is about McDonalds Price Food Service 2nd body paragraph is about Burger King Price Food Service Concluding paragraph As you can see, in both cases, you start out writing about McDonalds first. This is because McDonalds is mentioned first in your thesis. Also, you should notice that with either method your introduction, thesis, and concluding paragraphs are all the same. Only the body of the essay changes, depending on the method of comparison/contrast that you use. Additionally, take notice that with either method your introduction, thesis, and concluding paragraphs are all the same. Only the body of the essay changes, depending on the method of comparison/contrast that you use. Three possible thesis statement formats: McDonalds and Burger King are similar because of price, food, and service. McDonalds and Burger King are different because of price, food, and service. McDonalds is better than Burger King because of price, food, and service. Make sure to use transitional words and phrases like: however, in comparison, contrary to, on the other hand, in opposition to, but, yet, etc…etc. Lastly, the final paper is not a research paper. Do not do research or place it into a paper. If you do, I will have to grade the paper according to all of the MLA rules, and improperly sourced papers cannot receive a passing grade.

Also, make sure to compare two products or services, not personal and subjective preferences, like Deer Park water being better than Dasani water, Coke being better than Pepsi, steak tasting better than chicken, or cake being better than pie. If you are stuck, Walmart can be compared to Target or Wawa can be compared to 7-11. Remember, the due date will be strictly enforced due to the coming of the end of the semester. Please send me your topic and thesis statement for approval and suggestions.

Paper For Above instruction

The task for this assignment is to prepare and submit a comparison/contrast paper based on a chosen pair of two products or services within the same category. The paper should not include research or sourced material; it must be based solely on comparison of attributes such as price, quality, service, or atmosphere. The structure must include an introduction with a clear thesis statement, body paragraphs discussing each point of comparison or contrast, and a conclusion with a final assessment or recommendation. The thesis statement must specify whether the intent is to compare or contrast the two items and must list the points of comparison or contrast used throughout the paper, maintaining consistency in points across the body paragraphs. Points selected must be relevant and in the same category; for example, comparing a soda brand to another soda brand, or a fast-food chain to another in the same industry. The paper should not utilize research sources, and proper MLA citation is mandatory if quoting directly. The final paper is due on December 4th, with no extensions allowed. Proper formatting, including clear headings, thoughtful paragraphs, transitional phrases, and adherence to the chosen organization method (point-by-point or subject-by-subject), are essential. Your topic and thesis statement must be approved beforehand, and it’s recommended to create an outline to assist in organizing your ideas. Avoid subjective preferences or personal opinions unrelated to the comparison criteria.

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