Comparing involves directly linking different concepts through their similarities and differences. It is important to move equally between the two concepts, and write about them together, not separately.
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Very briefly explained, the basic structure would be as follows:
- PARAGRAPH ONE: A very brief introduction to the topic linking the two CONCEPTS.
- PARAGRAPH TWO: Main points contrasting and/or comparing the two texts, supported by details.FIRST, COMPARISON (similarities), then CONTRAST (differences). Finally, POINTS IN COMMON.
- PARAGRAPH THREE: A very brief conclusion - this must use a key word from the question in the introduction, and mention both ideas/concepts.
TIPS:
- Start with a Venn Diagramm to organise your ideas/concepts first.
- When you compare DIFFERENT CONCEPTS, it’s important to talk about both all the way through. Don’t write all about one AND then all about the other.
- In each paragraph, make sure you must mention both, even if a point is mostly about one of them.
Sentence starters
Some key phrases can help you to compare texts.
Similarities Differences
Similarly… In contrast…
Equally… However…
In the same way On the other hand…
Just as... so does.... Alternatively…
Both... and... In a different way…
When comparing TWO CONCEPTS, you are making a point about two different CONCEPTS, backing up ideas with evidence and explaining the idea. Then using a linking statement, you can connect the two ideas together.
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