Comparative Essay Homework: English Composition
Write a 750 to 1000 word essay about a pair of items in which the similarities and differences of those items are compared and contrasted in the style described. For this homework, you will edit and revise your Unit III Comparative Essay Draft. This final essay will be your last opportunity to make adjustments to the essay.
Purpose: We discussed the conventions of the comparative essay. The purpose of this homework is to measure your mastery of the conventions of the comparative essay. For this homework, you will practice the skill of careful revision and refinement of your work as sometimes re-envisioning your writing can be more difficult than writing the essay the first time. However, to make your writing the best that it can be, you must practice the skills of editing and revision.
Process: For the comparative essay, you will complete the following steps:
o Read through your paper looking for structural concerns: Be sure that you are satisfied with your paper as a whole before you do any detailed editing.
o Read through your paper looking for grammar and stylistics: You may need to read your essay aloud or have someone else look over the essay to find all of your mistakes and awkward phrasings.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.