ACADEMIC WRITING I Class 14 April 18, 2013

Today Continue with compare/contrast writing

Paper 2 topics Choose one to compare/contrast RESEARCH the topics 1. The education systems of two different countries 2. The business strategies of two companies (in the same field) 3. Online education and traditional education 4. Attending a large college and attending a small college 5. Two leaders from history NOTE: All topics must be INTERNATIONAL (not Korean)

Paper 2 Write a compare/contrast essay using one of the previous topics. - Use point-by-point organization. - Your thesis statement must contain a position (argument)

Paper 2 Important Date: First Draft: April 25 (Thursday) - Print and bring to class for peer evaluation. Second Draft: April 28 (Sunday) - to me for feedback Final Draft: May 3 (Friday) - to me

Paper 2 Before you start writing the paper, or making an argument. You must do some research first. - Avoid using blogs, Naver 지식인, etc. for information. Do an Internet search After collecting some information about your topics, you can start writing.

Paper 2 Information sheet available on the website (Homework section)

Block Organization Contents organized into “blocks” Discuss all of topic A, then all of topic B.

Block Organization Basic outline: I. Introduction (opening, purpose of the essay, thesis statement). II. Body A. Topic A features - Feature 1 - Feature 2 B. Topic B features - Feature 1 - Feature 2 III. Conclusion NOTE: Make sure you discuss the same features for each topic!

Point-by-Point Organization Each point of comparison (“feature”) becomes the topic of a paragraph. Within each paragraph, the two topics are compared or contrasted on that feature.

Point-by-Point Organization Basic outline: (Two topics, A & B) I. Introduction (opening, purpose of the essay, thesis statement). II. Body A. Difference/similarity 1 - Flavor - Topic 1 - Fresh - Topic 2 - Canned B. Difference/similarity 2 – Health Benefits - Topic 1 - Topic 2 C. Difference/similarity 3 - Cost - Topic 1 - canned - Topic 2 III. Conclusion NOTE: Always discuss the topics in the same order!

- These both have similarities and differences, BUT Which would you recommend to a foreign tourist? Source:

Compare/Contrast Writing - Analysis - It is not enough to simply say: “This is how A & B are different; this is how they are similar.” Or“A and B are similar, yet different.” - The above is just listing information. - At the university level, some form of analysis is needed in comparison/contrast writing.  Go beyond “here is some information…the end ”

Compare/Contrast Writing - Analysis - Your analysis should begin by considering the information you have collected. - Ask yourself: What factors can I compare my two topics on? - How are they similar? - How are they different?

Compare/Contrast Writing - Analysis - Your analysis should begin by considering the information you have collected. - Next, determine a position: i.e., two smart phones: Which would you recommend to a new smart phone user? two countries: Which is better for a foreign investor? two universities: which provides the best opportunities to foreign students?

Compare/Contrast Writing - Analysis Example: Comparing two jobs for a college graduate entering the job market. Job X and Job Y

Point of comparison Job XJob Y Same or different ? Salary$30/hour$25/hourdifferent Benefits (vacation, pension, health insurance). Great (all) Good (no health insurance) different Chance for promotion Good same Workplace environment Friendly, supportive same

Compare/Contrast Writing - Analysis How could this information be analyzed? While both Job X and Job Y offer good workplace environments and opportunities for promotion, Job X is a better job for a recent graduate because it offers superior salary and benefits.

Point of comparison Job XJob Y Same or different ? Salary$30/hour same Benefits (vacation, pension, health insurance). Great same Chance for promotion mediumGood different Workplace environment Stressful, busyFriendly, supportive different

Compare/Contrast Writing - Analysis How could this information be analyzed? Despite offering similar salaries and benefits, Job Y is a better job for a recent graduate than Job X because of its more conductive workplace environment and better chance for promotion.

Today Research question: Which building is better for showing a visitor to KMU? - Dong Young Hall (here) or - The graduate school building

Journal Assignment Compare and contrast Dong Young Hall with the graduate school building. Which is better for showing a visitor to KMU?