Comparison and Contrast Essay Model

Model 1

Best Information Strategy

• Choose topics to compare.
  • Use Issues and Controversies or Points of View Reference Center for ideas.
• Use concept mapping tools to identify the points to compare/contrast.
  • Concept mapping (source is Northwest Missouri State)
  • Spicynodes
  • Text2Mindmap
  • bubbl us
  • Dabbleboard
• Find a source to support each point.

Best Searching Strategies

• Search using Subject and Point, or Subject and Subject, or (Subject and Subject) and Point.
• Supporting criteria could include anecdotes, examples, stories, statistics or other facts.

Best Beginning Search Databases

• Academic Search Complete.
• Expanded Academic Index.
• Gale Reference Center Gold .

Advanced Databases

• Choose subject specific database from the complete list is on All Databases or the selected list by subject at Databases by Subject.