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Chapter 1 Part 2 Critical Thinking Writing Assignment
Requirement: Compare and Contrast Essay- Minimum of 4 paragraphs in MLA format (File upload as a PDF or .doc, .docx ONLY) Turnitin.com will be used.
Objective: You will be writing a compare and contrast essay in which you compare two different people and their ability to converse with you. One person annoys you and the other person is someone you can talk with comfortably.
Pre Writing Questions to ponder… (Brainstorming ideas)
Think of someone you know that asks questions in a way that makes you feel like talking further with that person. What was the situation? List characteristics you like about the questioning strategies they used.
Next, think of someone in which the questioning annoys you or makes you want to shut down the conversation. What was the situation? List characteristics you dislike about their questioning.
Essay Assignment:
Write a compare and contrast essay (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (4 paragraphs minimum in MLA formatLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.where you analyze the similarities and differences of the questioning strategies used by the two individuals from question 1 and question 2 above. Begin with an introduction so the audience understands your topic and the two individuals you will be comparing/contrasting. Don’t forget to include a thesis statement at the end of your introduction. Next, use details and examples to support your thesis in the body paragraphs (2 minimum) Finally, end strong with a concluding paragraph. Note: Compare and Contrast Transition WordsLinks to an external site.
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