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Unit 4 Short Exercise
“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” is
a very common phrase when a son or daughter takes after one of their parents
and shows many of the same physical and personality traits. Think of one family
member that you have been compared to at some point in your life. Compare and
contrast yourself with this family member using block-by-block or
point-by-point construction. Choose at least one similarity and one difference
to discuss.
As some food for
thought, consider the similarities and differences of your physical appearances
as well as your personalities, likes, and dislikes. Keep in mind what makes you
both unique, yet similar at the same time.
Refer to Course
Information for the grading rubric. Using the first person point of view is allowed in this
exercise. Each short exercise will be approximately 2-3 paragraphs long;
consider a full paragraph to average 7-10 sentences.
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Unit 4 – Compare and Contrast Essay
The
Compare/Contrast Essay requires you to fully describe the similarities and
differences between two things. You can call upon your personal experiences
with these things but must remain objective and write your essay from the third
person point of view. The essay will be two to three pages in length and employ
APA format.
Follow these
guidelines to write your Compare and Contrast Essay:
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Choose one of the following topics:
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An actor and an
athlete -
Family and friends
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Pop/R&B music
and country music -
Two different
cultures -
High School and
college
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Include an APA title page
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This essay does not require outside sources
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If outside sources
are used, include APA in-text citations -
If outside sources
are used, include an APA Reference page
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Include a running header
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Be objective and avoid using “I,” “me,” “you,” “we,” or “us.”
Follow the Compare
and Contrast grading rubric found in the unit readings.
