FINAL EXAM ESSAY (Must get an A): Comparison Essay between and Dead line 07-22-2017 by mid night GMT-7 Topic: 1: Scientific problems. 2: Ethnics + sex. 3: Drugs of arts. 4: Immorality 5: Men Women PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THE RULES BELOW, THEY ARE VERY IMPORTANT. 1. Thesis might be a bit different—–2 parts of it might have a comparative. I.e.) Atwood’s depiction of _____ is more violent than Huxley’s more _____ less_____. NO evaluations: better, worse more interesting. 2. Avoid the Obvious (Rule of comparative essays) 3. Body Paragraphs (AAA) (BBB) or (AB) (AB) (AB) If it’s more similar, talk about the difference; If it’s more different, talk about the similarities. Reminders: 1. Close reading not literal reading. 2. Good thesis is : specific; provable/critical 3. original/unique Make sure to use quotations from both of the two novels to explain and compare the differences between. Please note which chapter is the quotation chosen. REQUIREMENTS: INTRODUCTION 1. There is one clear, focused idea. 2. The introductory paragraph flows nicely in logic and ideas from the hook to the thesis 3. The thesis argument is specific, creative, insightful, and demonstrates a solid understanding of the text. BODY PARAGRAPHS 1. Topic sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions. 2. The point of the body paragraphs logically and intelligently support the overall argument of the essay 3. The quotations chosen are perfect examples of the point 4. The quotations contain insightful close readings of details which support the claim 5. The writer logically and clearly explains how the proof supports the point as well as the overall thesis CONCLUSION 1. The summary of findings is clear/succinct/paraphrased 2. The conclusion beautifully answears the “so what?” question. WRITING/GRAMMAR 1. The writing contains little to no grammatical mistakes/ spelling mistakes/ or awkward phrasing 2. Ideas are expressed clearly 3. The writing maintains a formal, academic, neutral, and concise tone.
