So, today we are starting the compare/contrast essay. Remember when I said you're unlikely to pass the class if you don't do work outside the classroom? That is doubly true now.
From yesterday's work, you should understand the basic format of a compare/contrast essay. I strongly suggest that you go through the outlines for a compare/contrast essay, as well as the PowerPoint. If you need an additional example of what your essay should look like, there is one more posted on the site.
I am assuming you know something about internet research. If not, there is a self-guided "Evaluating Websites tutorial" that you should go through. Stay away from sources like wikipedia, ask.com, and so on. See me if you have further questions.
You must create a bibliography for your essay. There is a model for your bibliography, titled "Creating a Bibliography." Use it!!!
I strongly suggest that you create an outline for your essay. You will be graded on organization, and nothing is more helpful than an outline, in terms of organization.
Your rough draft is due TUESDAY, at the end of the day (I'll accept it until 4:30 PM). I want a hard copy. If you are taking this class for the first time, your paper should be 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced, with one-inch margins and a SEPARATE cover page. The body paragraphs of your essay should all be written in CEE format, using quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing as necessary. Cite your sources!!
If you get me your rough draft on time, I'll go over it with you. If your rough draft is late, you are totally on your own in terms of figuring out revisions.
Due at the end of the period today: A paragraph in which you provide the two things you are comparing, the criteriacategories/ you are using to compare them, and a minimum of two websites you can use for research. Send assignment using subject line "essay topic." Tomorrow we will briefly go over note-taking.
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