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write an A comparative analysis paper 3-4 pages .
A comparative analysis requires you to compare HOW the authors make their arguments. For example, you may consider the kinds of evidence or examples used in the two articles. A comparative analysis is not a simple compare and contrast or summary, and you should remain objective and avoid giving your opinion about the topic itself.
Please follow the Grading Rubric in the attached prompt.
Paper 2 – Comparative Analysis
Organization:
Introduction: The introduction of your paper should include an introduction to the issue addressed by the two
articles. It should also include an introduction of the articles (their titles, dates, and places of publication), the
authors, and their main claims. You may also wish to include a brief statement about the differences or
similarities you will discuss in the rest of your paper.
The body of the paper: Each body paragraph should follow a Point-by-Point Arrangement. In each paragraph,
compare an idea from both texts.
To support your analysis of the readings and their relation to one another, be sure to provide evidence from the
articles. You can do this most effectively by paraphrasing.
You may also use quotations sparingly. For effective uses of quotation, limit yourself to quotations that you use
as evidence. If you want to explain what an author is saying, paraphrase is more appropriate.
Conclusion: You may conclude your paper in different ways, but try to state (or restate) in general terms what
your comparative analysis has shown about the two articles.
Grading Rubric
CONTENT ____/20 points
1. Provide background information on the issue to frame your analysis
2. Identifies both texts and authors
3. Contains a thesis statement that expresses the writer’s overall comparison of the two texts
4. Summarizes the argument of each text
5. Discusses strategies the authors use to make their arguments
6. Supports analysis with relevant examples from the text
7. Makes explicit connections between the two texts—readers must be aware of the grounds for the
comparison
ORGANIZATION ____/15 points
Paper 2 – Comparative Analysis
1. Overall structure—the writing has an effective introduction, body, and conclusion. All paragraphs
support the thesis statement.
2. Paragraph development—each paragraph focuses on one topic only and is developed with details,
descriptions, explanations, and examples.
LANGUAGE ____/10 points
1. Appropriate use of parts of speech (verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs)
2. Subject-verb agreement
3. Appropriate sentence structure (few run-ons or fragments, appropriate use of coordination, subordination,
and transitional phrases).
4. Quotes and paraphrases from the text correctly identified and punctuated.
FORMAT _____/5 points
1. APA Citation—references are listed on a separate sheet of paper using APA Style
2. Original title
3. 3-4 full pages—typed in 12 point font, double-spaced, 1” margins