How to Write Comparison Essay

This is a generic example of an outline for a comparative essay. Your comparison essay must contain fully documented evidence using an accepted citation (MLA, APA etc...) style to support the points given. This example outline illustrates the exact format that your comparison essay should be written in.

Title of your Comparison Essay

I. Introduction

A. Introductory remarks
B. Reasons for choice of subjects
C. Identification of subjects
D. Identification of criteria to be used for comparisons

II. Description of the subjects to be compared - Criterion # 1

A. subject one

1. Give documented evidence that supports this subject
2. Give documented evidence that supports this subject

B. subject two

1. Give documented evidence that supports this subject
2. Give documented evidence that supports this subject

III. Criterion # 2

A. subject one

1. Give documented evidence that supports this subject
2. Give documented evidence that supports this subject

B. subject two

1. Give documented evidence that supports this subject
2. Give documented evidence that supports this subject

IV. Criterion # 3

A. Subject one

1. Give documented evidence that supports this subject
2. Give documented evidence that supports this subject

B. Subject two

1. Give documented evidence that supports this subject
2. Give documented evidence that supports this subject

V. Criterion # 4

A. subject one

1. Give documented evidence that supports this subject
2. Give documented evidence that supports this subject

B. subject two

1. Give documented evidence that supports this subject
2. Give documented evidence that supports this subject

VI. Conclusions

Below is an example of an assignment for writing a comparative paper based on the Electronics Industry:

Writing a comparison essay involves managing subjects of broad interest to the Electronics industry. Think in terms of subjects related to fiscal aspects, legal aspects, management or supervisory aspects, labor relations, personnel issues, safety, marketing issues, public relations, and similar areas of interest that have a broad effect on the industry. The basic theories, concepts, and practices of these subjects are covered in management related and other nonfiction books. Other publications such as government documents, journals, and periodicals include articles that provide more detailed reports on these subjects. Industry and industry associations often publish documents that describe how these subjects are affecting the industry.

Include:

•An introduction

•A body - beginning with additional material about the major premise, followed by the minor premises and evidence OR a description of the subjects and a criterion-by-criterion comparison.

•Use appropriate APA level headings to organize the report,

•A conclusion - your own thoughts on the paper, and

•A reference page - 1 page or more as needed.