academic english iii october 15, 2013. which do you prefer? or source:...
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Which do you prefer?
OR
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Which do you prefer?
OR
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Paper 2 topicsChoose 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
6. The methods of two charities
NOTE: All topics must be INTERNATIONAL
- These both have similarities and differences, BUT
Which would you recommend to a foreign tourist?
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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 similar jobs for a college graduate entering the job market.
Job X and Job Y
Point of comparison
Job X Job Y Same or different?
Salary $30/hour $25/hour different
Benefits (vacation, pension, health insurance).
Great (all) Good (no health insurance)
different
Chance for promotion
Good Good same
Workplace environment
Friendly, supportive
Friendly, supportive
same
Compare/Contrast Writing - Analysis
How could this information be analyzed?
i.e.,
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 X Job Y Same or different?
Salary $30/hour $30/hour same
Benefits (vacation, pension, health insurance).
Great Great same
Chance for promotion
medium Good different
Workplace environment
Stressful, busy Friendly, supportive
different
Compare/Contrast Writing - Analysis
How could this information be analyzed?
i.e.,
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.
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Research question:
Which building is better for showing a visitor to KMU?
- Dong Young Hall (here)
or
- The graduate school building