Comparing Colleges/Programs/Careers

Model of Graphic Organizer

Trait Subject 1 Subject 2

Patterns of OrganizationTrait by Trait1 - Introduction – thesis - the last sentence of 1st paragraph2 – Trait 1 – topic sentence

subject 1subject 2

3 – Trait 2 – topic sentencesubject 1subject 2

4 – Trait 3 – topic sentence5 – Trait 4, etc.5 - Conclusion

Subject by Subject1 - Introduction – thesis - the last sentence of 1st paragraph2 – Subject 1 – topic sentence

Trait 1Trait 2

3 – Subject 2 – topic sentence Trait 1 Trait 2

4 – Subject 3 – topic sentence5 – Subject 4, etc.5 - Conclusion

Introduction

The introduction to your composition should present the subjects being compared and state the purpose of your comparison. To draw your readers in, you might want to begin by showing a striking contrast or an often overlooked similarity between your subjects. The last sentence of your introductory paragraph MUST be your thesis statement.

Similarities and differences are

identified with appropriate transitional words and phrases in your essay. Be sure that these are included in the body paragraphs of your essay.

To compare: also, in the same way, likewise, similarly, in the same manner, just as, too

To contrast: although, and yet, but, but at the same time, despite, even so, even though, for all that, however, in contrast, in spite of nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the other hand, regardless, still, though, yet

Comparing Side by Side

Colleges

http://www.collegeview.com/collegesearch/CompareSchools.jsp?scid=1100933,2800158,1100377

Occupational Outlook Handbookhttp://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm

Transfer Equivalency Credits

Transferring credits to Kansas StateTransferring credits to Wichita StateTransferring credits to KU

Wichita State

http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/