An unwieldly method of comparing two or more items. This style of paper focuses more on the items themselves rather than focusing on the points. This can lead to a weaker argument as to why one item is superior to another, or be nothing more than a list of points with no connection between the two items. Not recommended for comparing/contrasting more than two items.
1. Introduction
a. Introduce Items (works/objects)
b. Thesis Statement
i. Supporting Point 1
ii. Supporting Point 2
iii. Etc.
2. Explanation of First Item (work/object)
a. Information on Supporting Point 1
b. Information on Supporting Point 2
c. Etc.
3. Explanation of Second Item (work/object)
a. Information on Supporting Point 1
b. Information on Supporting Point 2
c. Etc.
4. Conclusion
a. Restate Thesis
b. Summarize how you proved your argument
1. Introduction
a. Introduce Items
i. First Work – The Lord of the Rings Trilogy had ample preparation time, budget, and a generous release schedule but used practical effects to attain greater realism and focused more on story telling rather than “filmable moments” that added little to the plot.
ii. Second Work – The Hobbit Trilogy did not have the preparation time, budget, or generous release schedule in order to be successful films.
b. Thesis Statement
i. When comparing the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Hobbit Trilogy, it is clear that preparation time, budget, special effects, and a well-spaced release schedule can have a tremendous effect on film quality.
2. Lord of the Rings Trilogy
a. Preparation Time
b. Budget
c. Release Schedule
d. Practical Effects/CGI
3. Hobbit Trilogy
a. Preparation Time
b. Budget
c. Release Schedule
d. Practical Effects/CGI
4. Conclusion
a. Restate Thesis
b. Summarize how you proved your argument