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Compare Contrast Essay

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How to Write a Compare/Contrast Essay

Compare and contrast essays are the other big essay types in academic writing. These essays will follow a specific question and are fairly easy to complete. There are several ways to write this type of essay. The most important thing to remember is structure. Many wonderful essays fall victim to the woes of bad structure, making any ingenuity to fall by the wayside. Go over the rules on how to write a general essay, and then structure your compare/contrast essay in one of the following two formats: Introduction , Topic 1, Topic 2, Topics 1 and 2 Together , Conclusion or Introduction, All Comparisons (Topics 1 and 2), All Contrasts (Topics 1 and 2), Conclusion

Here is a quick breakdown on how the Compare Contrast Essay should appear:

Type A:
- Paragraph 1: Introduction (with Thesis)
- Paragraph 2: Topic 1 (Comparison a)
- Paragraph 3: Topic 1 (Comparison b)
- Paragraph 4: Topic 1 (Comparison c)
- Paragraph 5: Topic 2 (Contrast a)
- Paragraph 6: Topic 2 (Contrast b)
- Paragraph 7: Topic 2 (Contrast c)
- Paragraph 8: (Optional) Comparisons/Contrasts together (any topic)
- Paragraph 8: Conclusion
Type B:
- Paragraph 1: Introduction (with Thesis)
- Paragraph 2: Comparison a (Topic 1&2)
- Paragraph 3: Comparison b (Topic 1&2)
- Paragraph 4: Comparison c (Topic 1&2)
- Paragraph 5: Contrast a (Topic 1&2)
- Paragraph 6: Contrast b (Topic 1&2)
- Paragraph 7: Contrast c (Topic 1&2)
- Paragraph 8: Conclusion