Compare and contrast

Topic: Compare and contrast the below essays

Jensen, “Forget Shorter Showers,” p. 564 and McKibben, “Waste Not, Want Not,” p. 557

This essay is a comparison and contrast assignment that will compare two essays on a similar theme. Essays to analyze must be chosen from the list below. Your essay will let your reader (the class in this case) see the points that both essays are trying to make and your perspective on the topic.

Writing Tips

Look at how the authors present this topic. Does it add to your understanding or make you think of something related to the topic? Remember your essay must have a reader and a purpose in mind. In planning this essay, you must answer these questions:

• Why is this matter of interest to the individual to whom you are writing?
• What is your position on this topic?
• What are the key points you will use in developing your topic?
• What examples can you use from each text to develop your analysis? (Hint: you will have already done this in Discussion 9.)