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Compare And Contrast Two Friends
We all have friends that are alike or different from each other. My friend Nicole and Amy are also
friends. Both of them are alike in some ways, but at the same time unlike from each other. For
example, they both dress to their comfort, but the clothes they choose to wear are different. They
both have similar taste in music and television shows. However, Nicole and Amy are more
different than alike. Nicole and Amy have different appearance and style. Nicole is five feet and
two inches with medium brown wavy hair that is shoulder length. She has big eyes and also
freckles on her face. Nicole tends to dress very casually. For an instant, she would wear jean with a
graphic tee or a blouse and navy blue classic vans. She occasionally keeps up with the latest fashion
trend. On the other hand, Amy is just 5 feet tall with...show more content...
Nicole's personality is super shy and, quiet when it comes to new people or people she rarely
talks to. However, when it comes to people she likes and enjoys talking to, she is a social butterfly.
Amy was never in any a team sport. However, she plays tennis with her cousins for fun. Amy is
really sociable and blunt at the same time. I remember a time during lunch there was a table across
from us were talking super loud and she shout "shut up". Amy is not afraid to speak her mind while
Nicole is more shy and quiet. Nicole cannot stand watching gory, horror and supernatural movie. For
example, during summer, our friend, Julie, invited Nicole, Amy, and Iwatch Green Inferno. Nicole
did not want to come along due to the fact that when she watched the trailer of that movie she
found it super gory and disgusting. However, Amy did not find that trailer gory and disgusting and
came long to watch the movie with us. Amy enjoys watching horror or supernatural movie or
shows. For example, during the month of October, there was a movie call Crimson Peak and Amy
wanted to watch it while Nicole did not want
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Comparison and Contrast
In the name Allah""
Professor: Dr.Bahman Amani
Prepared by: Akbar Akbari
Place: IAU Maraghe
Date: May 6th 2010
вќ– Definition: To compare is to show how items are alike. To contrast is to show how items are
different. Thus comparison and contrast involve pointing out the similarities or differences between
two (or more) items.
In deciding what to compare or contrast, you will want to make sure that the items share points in
common. Thus, the items compared are usually the same kind or class of thing, and in comparing
and contrasting them, you essentially establish two or more categories, showing the differences or
similarities between or among them. For example, you can compare two passenger cars–a Ford and
a Cadillac–...show more content...
But your readers will probably want to know what the similarity or difference amounts to. You can
write this for a thesis. However, once you 've noted the difference, the readers will see that you 've
merely stated the obvious. Thus comparison and contrast for its own sake is generally pointless, but
both are extremely useful to develop support for a thesis. To support the thesis statement we should
outline central paragraphs.
вќ– Central paragraph organization:
When you have decided whether to concentrate on comparison or contrast, you still must decide how
to do it. You should organize your comparison or contrast by whichever method suits your material
best. There are three different methods of organization of central paragraph: 1) Point–by–point or
alternating method 2) Block method 3) Mixed method
1) Point–by–point or alternating method: In this method you explain one characteristic of item A
and then immediately compare it with that of item B –and then you go on to compare the two items
point by point. For example when you want to contrast two brands of automobile e. g. Nissan and
Toyota to decide which to buy, you will consider such subtopics (elements) as price, mile per gallon,
length and width, comfort, and maintenance expense. Thus the organizational type will be:
:
: :
: :
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How write a compare contrast essay
How to Write a Compare–Contrast Essay
The Elements of a Compare–Contrast Essay
What is comparison?
Explaining the similarities or points of connection between two ideas, people, or things to give the
reader a deeper understanding of each
What is contrasting?
Explaining the differences or points of disconnection between two ideas, people, or things to give
the reader a deeper understanding of each
Adapted from Webster's Third New International Dictionary
On what subjects can I write a successful compare–contrast essay?
Your subjects will need to each be significant in their own right to merit discussion. They will also
need to have some sort of relationship to each other so that showing them side by side allows the
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(Commenting on the quote.)
4. Commentary: further commenting on the quote
EXAMPLE:
According to a recent article in the Seattle Times," ...[t]he seemingly sure bet that higher education
will pay off can be upended by any number of factors: broken marriages, illnesses, lost jobs,
substandard schools and unrealized dreams." (With no way out of trouble, more students likely to
default, October 6, 2008). Students used to feel that borrowing for college was always going to pay
off, no matter what happened. Now, many are finding it harder to pay it back due to many factors.
The Embedded Citation
This is useful when you would prefer to pick out very small phrases to prove your points.
Write your own sentence beginning, include the quote, and write your own sentence ending. The
quote flows into and out of the sentence.
EXAMPLE: Borrowing to pay for higher education used to be seen as a "sure bet" but now some
students are finding that their plans to repay student loans can be disrupted by "... broken marriages,
illnesses, lost jobs, substandard schools and unrealized dreams." (With no way out of trouble, more
students likely to default, October 6, 2008). These unexpected obstacles may repayment difficult if
not impossible
How to Write Commentary
Of all the skills students must learn in writing, writing commentary is considered the most difficult.
Writing commentary means giving your own opinion and interpretation about something,
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Essay on Compare and Contrast
Regina Brown
Mrs. Joarder
Eng. 100
April 5, 2013
Cleaning with Barry and Britt
The act of being habitually and carefully neat and clean can make for an interesting topic in a
comparison and contrast essay. Dave Barry compares the differences of how women and men clean
in his compare and contrast essay, Batting Clean– Up and Striking out. In Suzanne Britt's compare
and contrast essay, Neat People vs. Sloppy People she compares the differences of personalities
between Sloppy people and neat people. Both essays compare cleanliness in one way or another
however they both have differences regarding their use of humor, examples, and points made in their
thesis.
Batting Clean–Up and Striking out and Neat People vs. Sloppy People both offer...show more
content...
The way Barry and Britt support their points in their compare and contrast essays differ. In Batting
Clean–Up and Striking Out, Barry uses lots of personal stories and factual happenings to explain his
opinions. For example, to explain how men are worse at cleaning Barry specifically refers to a
volcano eruption that happened in Pompei because the men, who were in control of the cleaning,
did not notice ashes piling up around and in their houses. In addition, when describing how men
are better with sports than woman he refers to a personal story; specifically a story about a dinner
party that he attended where the men were glued to the World Series and the women were still
chatting amongst themselves. These forms of examples are personal stories that offer validity. On
the other hand, in Britt's Neat people vs. Sloppy people she uses more dreamt up incidences to
explain her opinions. For example when explaining how neat people are "viscous with their mail"
she explains, " All ads, catalogs, pleas for charitable contributions, church bulletins, and
money–saving coupons go straight into the trash can without being opened...No sentimental
salvaging of birthday cards or the last letter a dying relative ever wrote. Into the trash it goes" (256).
As seen in this example, Britt uses lots of lists and possible incidents that could exist to support her
points, but do these incidences
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Writing and Compare-and-contrast Essays
Compare and Contrast
This type of writing assignment is common. On a standardized test, you may be asked to analyze
literature, evaluate ideas, or make a judgment and explain your reasons.
In responding to these types of prompts, you often will compare and contrast characters, concepts,
or choices. You will be asked to identify similarities and differences, which are the key to
compare–and–contrast essays.
There are ways to organize your thoughts about compare–and–contrast topics, which will help you
write thoughtful and balanced essays.
Compare–and–Contrast Essays
First, you will learn how to write a compare–and–contrast essay
When you compare, you show how two or more things are alike.
On the other hand, when you contrast, you...show more content...
The similarities are shown in the overlapping middle section.
Gathering Details
The next step in preparing your compare–and–contrast essay is to gather details, descriptions, and
examples to provide a clear understanding of the subjects being compared. There are several ways to
gather details.
One way is to use your personal experiences. If you are writing about a subject with which you have
direct experience, your knowledge of that subject can be
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How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay
Instructions of How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay
1
First look at the items you are supposed to compare and contrast. Do you understand them? If you
are writing an essay outside of class, look them up. Start with your text book but also look at your
notes from class, and even go and check them out at Wikipedia. If you are taking a test, and can't
look things up, pause and think over what these things mean. The next two steps will help you
remember.
2
Make a list of ways the two items are the same. This is the "compare" part of a compare and contrast
essay. (For an in class essay, it will be good if you can bring in extra paper. If you can't, you can
make some notes on the back of your blue book.)
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If you feel they are more different than the same, start by comparing the similarities.
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Now get to your point of view. If you are writing a classic "five paragraph essay" you may want to
spend a whole paragraph pointing out what is wrong with the arguments you made for the other
side. If don't have to meet a specific number of paragraphs, you can just get straight to supporting
your own point of view. Look at your list items that support you, and write about them all, and why
they are important.
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With compare and contrast essays, the conclusion will be a lot like the introduction. You summarize
what you just said. You may find that some points came up in writing that you hadn't put in your
intro. This is a good time to refer back to those.
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If this is not an in–class essay test, you should try to set the essay aside after you finish, so you can
go back later with your mind fresh. You may come up with a few other items you want to talk about
on your compare or contrast list. You may come up with a better way to write your introduction or
conclusion.
If you can master how to write compare and contrast essays, you will find that you can use that form
for a lot of other essays when the instructor doesn't give you a format.
Read more: How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay | eHow.com
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Compare And Contrast Worldviews
Comparing Worldviews
Worldviews vary from person to person and faith to faith, resulting in everyone seeing the world
through their own assumptions and beliefs. Out of the many worldviews discussed in the text,
Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, and in class three stood out to me for
comparison. These three worldviews consist of Naturalism, Pantheism and Polytheism.
Worldviews, although not always correct, are how people see the world and reflect on our
expectations about life. Differences can be seen in beliefs such as if they believe in a spiritual
world, a material world, or both. Worldview's purposes are to explain the purpose of man and the
world. All three worldviews attribute the problems in the world to different aspects based on their
beliefs and have diverse notions of how to resolve the world problems. Although a few similarities
can be found among these world views, there are multiple differences found.
When attempting to explain the purpose of man and the world, all three worldviews use different
approaches. Naturalism believes man is here by chance, that humanity just happened and one day it
will phase off the earth. Polytheism takes the approach of men and creatures on earth being the
creation of gods and were put here to entertain the gods and spirits. Pantheism believes only in a
spiritual world, so everything outside the spiritual world is an illusion. Naturalism and Pantheism are
on complete opposite ends of the spectrum
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Essay on Compare and Contrast of Two Stories.
Efrain Rincon Jr
Professor Yuhas
English – 6
6 May, 2013
'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' and 'The Red Convertible' 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek
Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce and 'The Red Convertible' by Louise Erdrich both recount sorrowful
tales of men during times of war. The stories differ in that 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' is a
story written in reverse, where the readers do not truly know the plot until the end– whereas 'The
Red Convertible' is just a man recounting the story of his long lost brother. However despite their
differences, both of the stories continue to build up hope in the reader only to find nothing but a
sorrowful story at the end.
'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce was a short story written...show more
content...
The entire story was just a snapshot that occurred in his mind before his death. Ambrose Bierce
purposefully continues to build the anticipation that the devout Union soldier had escaped, only to
drop the reader into a tale of demise and overall doom. 'The Red Convertible' by Louise Endrich
was written in 1984 and revolves around a Vietnam veteran and his brother. Lyman Lamartine is a
young man whose brother has just returned from the Vietnam War and has been traumatized by what
he had seen overseas.
Before the war, Lyman and his brother Henry were extremely close. Before Henry departed for the
war, and as Lyman recounts in the story, the two bonded over a red convertible. This car proves to
be symbolic, both throughout, and at the end of the story, due to the change in Henry's behavior,
illustrated by this quote from when Henry returns: "We had always been together before. But he was
such a loner now that I didn't know how to take it."
When Henry returns, he has no desire to ride in the red convertible, no desire to wear the bright
colored clothes he used to dawn–– instead Henry just liked to sit around and sob about the war. The
quote from the middle of the story, speaking about the television, and how Henry just sat "in front of
it, watching it, and that was the only time he
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Compare/Contrast
1. The two types of organization that may be used in a compare/contrast essay would be either block
or point–by–point. With block, the first set of paragraphs covers one item completely and then the
other set of paragraphs covers the other item completely. In point–by–point, each point is addressed
in a separate paragraph, alternating between both subjects.
2. One thing I learned from reading this overview was the different types of methods there are
when comparing and contrasting two subjects. I didn't know there were specific ways to organize
just in general. As well as how point by point has a stronger effect on readers.
3. It is important to maintain consistency when writing a compare/contrast essay because you need to
make sure the
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Compare and Contrast
The Compare/ Contrast Essay
First, let's explain compare and contrast:
When we compare, we show our readers a subject's similarities.
When we contrast, we show our readers a subject's differences.
Compare and Contrast essays are learning–process essays. You learn about your subject as you
gather and organize information.
This type of essay takes a bit of organization, and it's this organizational process, this gathering of
facts, that helps you learn as you go.
You will create lists of qualities or traits that each of your subjects has, and as you do this, you will
discover insights to your subject that, at first glance, you may not have realized were there.
It's like buying a new shirt. The moment you spread it out on...show more content...
And you will either compare or contrast, not both. Be careful, sometimes going point by point can
make your writing sound tedious and repetitive. Watch your language and transition words. Use
several points at a time.
Ending: As in the argumentative essay, bring it all together. Allow your ending to go back to your
thesis. Use the transitional words on the next page to help your paper's coherence. Transitions and
other connecting words and connecting sentences should be used throughout.
Remember: There are no hard and fast rules as to how many comparisons or contrasts you should
offer. For a thorough look into your subject, you must offer enough comparisons or contrasts or both
to make a valid statement.
Transitional Words (Conjunctival Adverbs)
Use these words to help you connect your thoughts, your sentences, and your paragraphs:
(Lest you wish to sound pedantic, tiptoe with caution through words such as "indeed," and "of
course.")
addition again, also, and, and then, besides, equally important, finally, first, further, furthermore, in
addition, in the first place, last, moreover, next, second, still, too
comparison also, in the same way, likewise, similarly
concession granted, naturally, of course
contrast although, and yet, at the same time, but at the same time, despite that, even so, even though,
for all that, however, in contrast, in spite of, instead, nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary,
on the
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Compare And Contrast Questions In Ielts
How to write 'Compare and Contrast' question in IELTS writing task 2
What is the question?
In this essay, IELTS examiners want you to discuss the points of comparing and contrasting the two
things i.e. similarities and differences between the two. Therefore, it is important that you find out
relevant points of similarities and differences of the two mentioned things after reading the question.
Let's look at an example:
Some people want to live in a house while others prefer living in an apartment.
Does living in a house bring more advantages than living in an apartment?
With this type of essay, you have two points to be discussed as follows:
Benefits of living in a house/apartment
Issues of living in an house/apartment...show more content...
Some people think that learning online is more efficient. However, according to some other people,
studying from books is still the preferred method. Which is the better method of learning out of the
two?
2. Distance education is gaining popularity day by day and more students are enrolling through
distance mode than full–time course in colleges. Make comparison of distance education and
full–time course to find which is better and why.
3. A growing number of people own personal vehicle as they find it a convenient mode of transport
in comparison to public transport. Compare the public and private mode of transportation and state
which is better out of the two.
Question:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people want to live in a house while others prefer living in an apartment.
Does living in a house bring more advantages than living in an apartment?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250
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Compare And Contrast Traditional Teaching Styles
No teachers are similar as well as no students learn in the same way. Every teacher has their own
unique teaching style which is based on their educational philosophy, their classroom's demographic,
what subject area they teach, and the school's mission statement. Up until now, teachers are looking
for a system that will engage students in the educational process and will develop the students'
critical thinking skills. Moreover, teachers want the classroom to be in order and in control, but they
also want their students to appreciate the learning procedure. These teaching styles can be divided
into two approaches – the teacher–centered and learner–centered.
Traditional teaching styles use teacher–centered approach. It includes a teacher that stands at the
front and tells students step by step instructions. The teacher decides what is learned, when it is
learned, how it is learned, and how learning is evaluated. In a nutshell, the teacher is an information
giver and evaluator. The students are just there to learn through lessons and direct instructions. Their
attention is mainly focused on passing tests, assessments, and evaluations.
Through the years, many successful people have came from the traditional setting. The earliest
recorded occurrence of education proved that people learned in a...show more content...
Students are placed in the responsibility of their own learning and understanding while the teachers
encourage students to be more independent and more exploratory. The teachers will foster a sense
of autonomy in the learning process as they act as a source of experiences. In addition, as the
students watch their teacher makes mistakes, they will learn those failures are part of the learning
process. The students will soon realize that mistakes are natural in life and it will serve as stepping
stones to
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Compare And Contrast Two Places
Compare & Contrast Essay
Imagine two places where you could choose with the outcome of receiving new life experiences.
You could choose two places that have different settings, where you could visit for vacation or
simply choose to live there depending on your decision. But which of these places would you
choose? It could be so difficult to decide. Each place have their own environment that has its pro's
and con's along with it. Many of you may be asking yourself "What places could the narrator be
talking about?" Pretty funny how I can relate to your thoughts, the two places we have come too, to
listen to their seminaries & differences are the lovely two states named Florida & North Carolina
located in the United States of America.
Florida,...show more content...
North Carolina is home for a famous NFL team known as the North Carolina panthers, along with
famous attractions such as the Nascar hall of fame. It's mainly known for land, along with small
towns. North Carolina has a different surrounding as of Florida. North Carolina has a very
historical event where the actual Wright Brother's officially flew a plane, outside the outer banks
by popular beaches. North Carolina, has great college's too choose from for example you have
Duke University, North Carolina State University that provide excellent educational plans to
study for a major of your future careers. Here's the fact the minimum wage for North Carolina is
way less then Florida currently they're providing $7.25 while in Florida they provide $8.05. Sure
Eighty five cent's sounds small but it's a big difference. Along with economic differences. The
main differences between Florida & North Carolina is considered an always hot environment
while in north Carolina is different, mainly seasonal changes occur, Experiencing all of the
changes in your surroundings. If you're looking for a more satisfying place to live in, it depends
on your taste but if you'd like to experience many things I'd recommend Florida as I listed the
reasons before by experiencing certain aspects such as the state provides more
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My greatest skill has to be my form of writing. Simple as a topic could be writing is something I
make harder than it really is. I flow with imagination and descriptiveness, when I write a story or
poems or whatever I will make it complex with those two things. This is hands down my overall
best skill I have. This is my bread and butter, peanut to my butter, and my pen to mypaper. When I
write I write with high standards to the work so it can be as good as it could be. Just like any artist
I feel that I can always do better than the last. I think that this is my strong point in my writing skills;
I push myself to always do better.
I didn't fully grasp my writing skills until I got into George Washington Carver School of Arts
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Comparison And Contrast Essay Topics
Chapter 16, Comparison and Contrast, explains the purpose and functions of comparison and/or
contrast essays as well as how to use them in students' essays. Comparison and contrast means
finding similarities, differences, or both. Comparison and contrast essays commonly have three
purposes. First, they are important in expressing ideas. For example, I want to talk about my ideas
about hip–hop and rap music so I compare and contrast them. The second purpose is to inform
people. I may want to tell the audience that there are many similarities in two different religions.
Third, I can persuade people through comparing and contrasting two things. For instance, I will
argue that reading e–books is better than printed books by comparing and contrasting
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Comparison and Contrast Essay
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Definition: In this kind of essay, the aim is to show the similarities and differences of two items, two
people, two countries, or how something or someone has changed. When comparing two things, we
focus more on the similarities though we may mention the differences shortly. When contrasting two
things, we point out the differences between them. The most important point to consider while
planning a comparison and contrast essay is choosing comparable items. e.g. Middle East Technical
University and Bogazici University. We have to make sure that these two items have enough points
to be compared. After writing the comparable points as a list, location, size, reputation, ...show more
content...
Language: The two patterns differ in terms of language as well. While pattern 2 is quite
straightforward, pattern 1 requires more transitions but the end product is more understandable for
the reader. Some transitions that can be used for showing similarity: similar to, similarly like both ...
and ... in addition moreover
Copyright @ 2006 Bogazici University SFL
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COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY besides likewise in the same way Some transitions
indicating difference: different from in contrast to compared with unlike but, however on the other
hand conversely in contrast Do not forget that using transitions enables the piece of writing to be
coherent; it is easier for the reader to follow our ideas when transitions are used to link them
together. However, overuse of transitions causes a traffic jam and should be avoided. We should be
using transitions sparingly (only when necessary). Sample comparison contrast essay: METU and
Bogazici University Almost all high school students who would like to further their academic lives
in the university search for information about the various universities of Turkey. Among many
universities in Turkey, two of them are the most popular: Middle East Technical University and
Bogazici University. They are considered the best. However, since both cannot be THE BEST, their
specialties, facilities and locations need to be examined in detail to be able to choose the most
suitable
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Work experience versus a college education. Which of these two is best in helping you to land a
better paying job? Many college graduates may argue that having an Associate Degree or Bachelor
Degree is an essential key to landing a top paying job. People with work experience and skills argue
theyhave an edge over someone with a degree that has no real–worldwork experience. They believe
this gives them an opportunity for a better paying job.Plus, people with work experience do not have
to deal with the added student debt that comes with acquiring such degrees.
When looking through the help wanted ads in newspapers or in employment agencies, you will see
that the higher paying positions usually ask for a college degree. You would think that withouta
degree, you are wasting your time in applying. Here is an example of how work experience can be a
great...show more content...
High Fliers Research managing director Martin Birchall told The Huffington Post that work
experience is "now just as important" as a college degree.(Life, 2015)You can be certain that
many employers feel that people with work experience are more likely to be responsible. They
have the necessary skills needed to work efficiently and value their jobs thus making them more
dependable and have a better understanding of what is expected of them.According to an article by
Richard Garner,"Leading employers value work experience among graduates more than the grades or
the university they have been to, according to new research. Figures show that 58 per cent of
employers rated work experience as "the most popular qualification among those presented."
(Garner, 2015)This is when work experience can work for your advantage by increasing your
chances of being
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Comparing And Contrasting Cultures Essay
Tyler King
COL–299–N13
Comparing Cultures
October 21, 2017
Comparing Cultures
When comparing cultures, one must form a definition of what culture is. Culture can be easily
defined as the social behavior and normality's found in human societies. It can also be easily made
up of a composed arrangement of educated conduct and thought designs. Culture is a sorted out
framework since it includes many parts. Throughout the world, there are many cultures that are
both very different and also very similar. "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how
we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at table,
how we greet visitors, how we behave and one million other things." (Cristina De Rossi.)...show
more content...
In people, culture must be learned through experiences. For most countries, learned behaviors are
passed down from one generation to the next. The purpose behind this is on the grounds that
culture isn 't natural like in creatures because they are not conceived with it. People will begin to
get their way of life during childbirth and it takes numerous years to take in the way of life like
how to talk the dialect and comply with the rules that everyone must follow, that is the reason it is
said we should respect their elders.
The two countries that we are going to compare are India and China. The greatest contrast among
Indian China is the level of development in both nations. Advancement can be seeing more in India
than in China and the struck me the most. There could be many variables causing this distinction. To
begin with, let 's examine the differences in the government of meat country. Since the meaning of
time, the Chinese government is continuing to do things their way heavily influencing what happens
in the country. They have inumerous laws that directly or indirectly cause a standstill with
innovation. The majority of the things our state possessed in China bus to begin something intends
to first get every one of the clearances from the government, which is extremely troublesome.
Conversely, Indian government advances development by
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Compare and Contrast Two Short Stories
Compare and Contrast Two Short Stories––
Landlady by Roald Dahl and Chemistry by Graham Swift
There are lots of great short stories out there, but in my opinion, both 'Chemistry' by Graham Swift
and 'The Landlady' by Roald Dahl are two of the most unique and effective stories. They share both
similarities and differences throughout. Comparing and contrasting the way the authors use their
inimitable writing style to achieve their intentions in the story will give us more idea how these
stories are alike and distinct.
In a way, these two stories are similar because both the authors had carefully chosen the words
...show more content...
In the beginning , Billy thought the landlady was 'terribly nice',which he was quite grateful to have
such a nice landlady who give him a well–appointed service, but as the conversations go on, Billy
was then frightened by her weird and creepy contents, he 'sat there staring straight ahead of him into
the far corner of the room, biting his lower lip.' tells the readers that he's begin to frightened and
suspect landlady, foreshadowing the readers that she might be doing something that couldn't be
trusted by Billy.
In another way, these two stories are different because the authors have been using different
perspective when narrating the story. In 'Chemistry', author's written the story in the word of narrator,
mixing both the perspective of adult and young boy's. Line" My father's death was a far less
remote event than my grandfather's but no more explicable, I was only seven." can be a good
example. Almost the whole story was written in past tense, added to the effect of recalling. He's
shown a grown up man recalling memories when he was back in 7–10 years old. This kind of
writing style makes readers felt more personal, because the subject is 'I', when reading out the
story, readers will feel like they're experiencing the narrators' life, as if they are the narrator. Also,
another interesting fact about this kind of writing style is that if I were to look at the same events in
other character's perspective, it might be another whole different story because
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How To Write An Compare And Contrast Essay

  • 1. Compare And Contrast Two Friends We all have friends that are alike or different from each other. My friend Nicole and Amy are also friends. Both of them are alike in some ways, but at the same time unlike from each other. For example, they both dress to their comfort, but the clothes they choose to wear are different. They both have similar taste in music and television shows. However, Nicole and Amy are more different than alike. Nicole and Amy have different appearance and style. Nicole is five feet and two inches with medium brown wavy hair that is shoulder length. She has big eyes and also freckles on her face. Nicole tends to dress very casually. For an instant, she would wear jean with a graphic tee or a blouse and navy blue classic vans. She occasionally keeps up with the latest fashion trend. On the other hand, Amy is just 5 feet tall with...show more content... Nicole's personality is super shy and, quiet when it comes to new people or people she rarely talks to. However, when it comes to people she likes and enjoys talking to, she is a social butterfly. Amy was never in any a team sport. However, she plays tennis with her cousins for fun. Amy is really sociable and blunt at the same time. I remember a time during lunch there was a table across from us were talking super loud and she shout "shut up". Amy is not afraid to speak her mind while Nicole is more shy and quiet. Nicole cannot stand watching gory, horror and supernatural movie. For example, during summer, our friend, Julie, invited Nicole, Amy, and Iwatch Green Inferno. Nicole did not want to come along due to the fact that when she watched the trailer of that movie she found it super gory and disgusting. However, Amy did not find that trailer gory and disgusting and came long to watch the movie with us. Amy enjoys watching horror or supernatural movie or shows. For example, during the month of October, there was a movie call Crimson Peak and Amy wanted to watch it while Nicole did not want Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Comparison and Contrast In the name Allah"" Professor: Dr.Bahman Amani Prepared by: Akbar Akbari Place: IAU Maraghe Date: May 6th 2010 вќ– Definition: To compare is to show how items are alike. To contrast is to show how items are different. Thus comparison and contrast involve pointing out the similarities or differences between two (or more) items. In deciding what to compare or contrast, you will want to make sure that the items share points in common. Thus, the items compared are usually the same kind or class of thing, and in comparing and contrasting them, you essentially establish two or more categories, showing the differences or similarities between or among them. For example, you can compare two passenger cars–a Ford and a Cadillac–...show more content... But your readers will probably want to know what the similarity or difference amounts to. You can write this for a thesis. However, once you 've noted the difference, the readers will see that you 've merely stated the obvious. Thus comparison and contrast for its own sake is generally pointless, but both are extremely useful to develop support for a thesis. To support the thesis statement we should outline central paragraphs. вќ– Central paragraph organization: When you have decided whether to concentrate on comparison or contrast, you still must decide how to do it. You should organize your comparison or contrast by whichever method suits your material best. There are three different methods of organization of central paragraph: 1) Point–by–point or alternating method 2) Block method 3) Mixed method 1) Point–by–point or alternating method: In this method you explain one characteristic of item A and then immediately compare it with that of item B –and then you go on to compare the two items point by point. For example when you want to contrast two brands of automobile e. g. Nissan and Toyota to decide which to buy, you will consider such subtopics (elements) as price, mile per gallon, length and width, comfort, and maintenance expense. Thus the organizational type will be: : : : : :
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  • 4. How write a compare contrast essay How to Write a Compare–Contrast Essay The Elements of a Compare–Contrast Essay What is comparison? Explaining the similarities or points of connection between two ideas, people, or things to give the reader a deeper understanding of each What is contrasting? Explaining the differences or points of disconnection between two ideas, people, or things to give the reader a deeper understanding of each Adapted from Webster's Third New International Dictionary On what subjects can I write a successful compare–contrast essay? Your subjects will need to each be significant in their own right to merit discussion. They will also need to have some sort of relationship to each other so that showing them side by side allows the ...show more content... (Commenting on the quote.) 4. Commentary: further commenting on the quote EXAMPLE: According to a recent article in the Seattle Times," ...[t]he seemingly sure bet that higher education will pay off can be upended by any number of factors: broken marriages, illnesses, lost jobs, substandard schools and unrealized dreams." (With no way out of trouble, more students likely to default, October 6, 2008). Students used to feel that borrowing for college was always going to pay off, no matter what happened. Now, many are finding it harder to pay it back due to many factors. The Embedded Citation This is useful when you would prefer to pick out very small phrases to prove your points. Write your own sentence beginning, include the quote, and write your own sentence ending. The quote flows into and out of the sentence. EXAMPLE: Borrowing to pay for higher education used to be seen as a "sure bet" but now some students are finding that their plans to repay student loans can be disrupted by "... broken marriages, illnesses, lost jobs, substandard schools and unrealized dreams." (With no way out of trouble, more students likely to default, October 6, 2008). These unexpected obstacles may repayment difficult if not impossible
  • 5. How to Write Commentary Of all the skills students must learn in writing, writing commentary is considered the most difficult. Writing commentary means giving your own opinion and interpretation about something, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Essay on Compare and Contrast Regina Brown Mrs. Joarder Eng. 100 April 5, 2013 Cleaning with Barry and Britt The act of being habitually and carefully neat and clean can make for an interesting topic in a comparison and contrast essay. Dave Barry compares the differences of how women and men clean in his compare and contrast essay, Batting Clean– Up and Striking out. In Suzanne Britt's compare and contrast essay, Neat People vs. Sloppy People she compares the differences of personalities between Sloppy people and neat people. Both essays compare cleanliness in one way or another however they both have differences regarding their use of humor, examples, and points made in their thesis. Batting Clean–Up and Striking out and Neat People vs. Sloppy People both offer...show more content... The way Barry and Britt support their points in their compare and contrast essays differ. In Batting Clean–Up and Striking Out, Barry uses lots of personal stories and factual happenings to explain his opinions. For example, to explain how men are worse at cleaning Barry specifically refers to a volcano eruption that happened in Pompei because the men, who were in control of the cleaning, did not notice ashes piling up around and in their houses. In addition, when describing how men are better with sports than woman he refers to a personal story; specifically a story about a dinner party that he attended where the men were glued to the World Series and the women were still chatting amongst themselves. These forms of examples are personal stories that offer validity. On the other hand, in Britt's Neat people vs. Sloppy people she uses more dreamt up incidences to explain her opinions. For example when explaining how neat people are "viscous with their mail" she explains, " All ads, catalogs, pleas for charitable contributions, church bulletins, and money–saving coupons go straight into the trash can without being opened...No sentimental salvaging of birthday cards or the last letter a dying relative ever wrote. Into the trash it goes" (256). As seen in this example, Britt uses lots of lists and possible incidents that could exist to support her points, but do these incidences Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. Writing and Compare-and-contrast Essays Compare and Contrast This type of writing assignment is common. On a standardized test, you may be asked to analyze literature, evaluate ideas, or make a judgment and explain your reasons. In responding to these types of prompts, you often will compare and contrast characters, concepts, or choices. You will be asked to identify similarities and differences, which are the key to compare–and–contrast essays. There are ways to organize your thoughts about compare–and–contrast topics, which will help you write thoughtful and balanced essays. Compare–and–Contrast Essays First, you will learn how to write a compare–and–contrast essay When you compare, you show how two or more things are alike. On the other hand, when you contrast, you...show more content... The similarities are shown in the overlapping middle section. Gathering Details The next step in preparing your compare–and–contrast essay is to gather details, descriptions, and examples to provide a clear understanding of the subjects being compared. There are several ways to gather details. One way is to use your personal experiences. If you are writing about a subject with which you have direct experience, your knowledge of that subject can be Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay Instructions of How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay 1 First look at the items you are supposed to compare and contrast. Do you understand them? If you are writing an essay outside of class, look them up. Start with your text book but also look at your notes from class, and even go and check them out at Wikipedia. If you are taking a test, and can't look things up, pause and think over what these things mean. The next two steps will help you remember. 2 Make a list of ways the two items are the same. This is the "compare" part of a compare and contrast essay. (For an in class essay, it will be good if you can bring in extra paper. If you can't, you can make some notes on the back of your blue book.) Sponsored Links...show more content... If you feel they are more different than the same, start by comparing the similarities. 7 Now get to your point of view. If you are writing a classic "five paragraph essay" you may want to spend a whole paragraph pointing out what is wrong with the arguments you made for the other side. If don't have to meet a specific number of paragraphs, you can just get straight to supporting your own point of view. Look at your list items that support you, and write about them all, and why they are important. 8 With compare and contrast essays, the conclusion will be a lot like the introduction. You summarize what you just said. You may find that some points came up in writing that you hadn't put in your intro. This is a good time to refer back to those. 9 If this is not an in–class essay test, you should try to set the essay aside after you finish, so you can go back later with your mind fresh. You may come up with a few other items you want to talk about on your compare or contrast list. You may come up with a better way to write your introduction or conclusion. If you can master how to write compare and contrast essays, you will find that you can use that form for a lot of other essays when the instructor doesn't give you a format. Read more: How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay | eHow.com
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  • 10. Compare And Contrast Worldviews Comparing Worldviews Worldviews vary from person to person and faith to faith, resulting in everyone seeing the world through their own assumptions and beliefs. Out of the many worldviews discussed in the text, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, and in class three stood out to me for comparison. These three worldviews consist of Naturalism, Pantheism and Polytheism. Worldviews, although not always correct, are how people see the world and reflect on our expectations about life. Differences can be seen in beliefs such as if they believe in a spiritual world, a material world, or both. Worldview's purposes are to explain the purpose of man and the world. All three worldviews attribute the problems in the world to different aspects based on their beliefs and have diverse notions of how to resolve the world problems. Although a few similarities can be found among these world views, there are multiple differences found. When attempting to explain the purpose of man and the world, all three worldviews use different approaches. Naturalism believes man is here by chance, that humanity just happened and one day it will phase off the earth. Polytheism takes the approach of men and creatures on earth being the creation of gods and were put here to entertain the gods and spirits. Pantheism believes only in a spiritual world, so everything outside the spiritual world is an illusion. Naturalism and Pantheism are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. Essay on Compare and Contrast of Two Stories. Efrain Rincon Jr Professor Yuhas English – 6 6 May, 2013 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' and 'The Red Convertible' 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce and 'The Red Convertible' by Louise Erdrich both recount sorrowful tales of men during times of war. The stories differ in that 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' is a story written in reverse, where the readers do not truly know the plot until the end– whereas 'The Red Convertible' is just a man recounting the story of his long lost brother. However despite their differences, both of the stories continue to build up hope in the reader only to find nothing but a sorrowful story at the end. 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce was a short story written...show more content... The entire story was just a snapshot that occurred in his mind before his death. Ambrose Bierce purposefully continues to build the anticipation that the devout Union soldier had escaped, only to drop the reader into a tale of demise and overall doom. 'The Red Convertible' by Louise Endrich was written in 1984 and revolves around a Vietnam veteran and his brother. Lyman Lamartine is a young man whose brother has just returned from the Vietnam War and has been traumatized by what he had seen overseas. Before the war, Lyman and his brother Henry were extremely close. Before Henry departed for the war, and as Lyman recounts in the story, the two bonded over a red convertible. This car proves to be symbolic, both throughout, and at the end of the story, due to the change in Henry's behavior, illustrated by this quote from when Henry returns: "We had always been together before. But he was such a loner now that I didn't know how to take it." When Henry returns, he has no desire to ride in the red convertible, no desire to wear the bright colored clothes he used to dawn–– instead Henry just liked to sit around and sob about the war. The quote from the middle of the story, speaking about the television, and how Henry just sat "in front of it, watching it, and that was the only time he Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Compare/Contrast 1. The two types of organization that may be used in a compare/contrast essay would be either block or point–by–point. With block, the first set of paragraphs covers one item completely and then the other set of paragraphs covers the other item completely. In point–by–point, each point is addressed in a separate paragraph, alternating between both subjects. 2. One thing I learned from reading this overview was the different types of methods there are when comparing and contrasting two subjects. I didn't know there were specific ways to organize just in general. As well as how point by point has a stronger effect on readers. 3. It is important to maintain consistency when writing a compare/contrast essay because you need to make sure the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. Compare and Contrast The Compare/ Contrast Essay First, let's explain compare and contrast: When we compare, we show our readers a subject's similarities. When we contrast, we show our readers a subject's differences. Compare and Contrast essays are learning–process essays. You learn about your subject as you gather and organize information. This type of essay takes a bit of organization, and it's this organizational process, this gathering of facts, that helps you learn as you go. You will create lists of qualities or traits that each of your subjects has, and as you do this, you will discover insights to your subject that, at first glance, you may not have realized were there. It's like buying a new shirt. The moment you spread it out on...show more content... And you will either compare or contrast, not both. Be careful, sometimes going point by point can make your writing sound tedious and repetitive. Watch your language and transition words. Use several points at a time. Ending: As in the argumentative essay, bring it all together. Allow your ending to go back to your thesis. Use the transitional words on the next page to help your paper's coherence. Transitions and other connecting words and connecting sentences should be used throughout. Remember: There are no hard and fast rules as to how many comparisons or contrasts you should offer. For a thorough look into your subject, you must offer enough comparisons or contrasts or both to make a valid statement. Transitional Words (Conjunctival Adverbs) Use these words to help you connect your thoughts, your sentences, and your paragraphs: (Lest you wish to sound pedantic, tiptoe with caution through words such as "indeed," and "of course.") addition again, also, and, and then, besides, equally important, finally, first, further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place, last, moreover, next, second, still, too comparison also, in the same way, likewise, similarly
  • 14. concession granted, naturally, of course contrast although, and yet, at the same time, but at the same time, despite that, even so, even though, for all that, however, in contrast, in spite of, instead, nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. Compare And Contrast Questions In Ielts How to write 'Compare and Contrast' question in IELTS writing task 2 What is the question? In this essay, IELTS examiners want you to discuss the points of comparing and contrasting the two things i.e. similarities and differences between the two. Therefore, it is important that you find out relevant points of similarities and differences of the two mentioned things after reading the question. Let's look at an example: Some people want to live in a house while others prefer living in an apartment. Does living in a house bring more advantages than living in an apartment? With this type of essay, you have two points to be discussed as follows: Benefits of living in a house/apartment Issues of living in an house/apartment...show more content... Some people think that learning online is more efficient. However, according to some other people, studying from books is still the preferred method. Which is the better method of learning out of the two? 2. Distance education is gaining popularity day by day and more students are enrolling through distance mode than full–time course in colleges. Make comparison of distance education and full–time course to find which is better and why. 3. A growing number of people own personal vehicle as they find it a convenient mode of transport in comparison to public transport. Compare the public and private mode of transportation and state which is better out of the two. Question: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people want to live in a house while others prefer living in an apartment. Does living in a house bring more advantages than living in an apartment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250
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  • 17. Compare And Contrast Traditional Teaching Styles No teachers are similar as well as no students learn in the same way. Every teacher has their own unique teaching style which is based on their educational philosophy, their classroom's demographic, what subject area they teach, and the school's mission statement. Up until now, teachers are looking for a system that will engage students in the educational process and will develop the students' critical thinking skills. Moreover, teachers want the classroom to be in order and in control, but they also want their students to appreciate the learning procedure. These teaching styles can be divided into two approaches – the teacher–centered and learner–centered. Traditional teaching styles use teacher–centered approach. It includes a teacher that stands at the front and tells students step by step instructions. The teacher decides what is learned, when it is learned, how it is learned, and how learning is evaluated. In a nutshell, the teacher is an information giver and evaluator. The students are just there to learn through lessons and direct instructions. Their attention is mainly focused on passing tests, assessments, and evaluations. Through the years, many successful people have came from the traditional setting. The earliest recorded occurrence of education proved that people learned in a...show more content... Students are placed in the responsibility of their own learning and understanding while the teachers encourage students to be more independent and more exploratory. The teachers will foster a sense of autonomy in the learning process as they act as a source of experiences. In addition, as the students watch their teacher makes mistakes, they will learn those failures are part of the learning process. The students will soon realize that mistakes are natural in life and it will serve as stepping stones to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Compare And Contrast Two Places Compare & Contrast Essay Imagine two places where you could choose with the outcome of receiving new life experiences. You could choose two places that have different settings, where you could visit for vacation or simply choose to live there depending on your decision. But which of these places would you choose? It could be so difficult to decide. Each place have their own environment that has its pro's and con's along with it. Many of you may be asking yourself "What places could the narrator be talking about?" Pretty funny how I can relate to your thoughts, the two places we have come too, to listen to their seminaries & differences are the lovely two states named Florida & North Carolina located in the United States of America. Florida,...show more content... North Carolina is home for a famous NFL team known as the North Carolina panthers, along with famous attractions such as the Nascar hall of fame. It's mainly known for land, along with small towns. North Carolina has a different surrounding as of Florida. North Carolina has a very historical event where the actual Wright Brother's officially flew a plane, outside the outer banks by popular beaches. North Carolina, has great college's too choose from for example you have Duke University, North Carolina State University that provide excellent educational plans to study for a major of your future careers. Here's the fact the minimum wage for North Carolina is way less then Florida currently they're providing $7.25 while in Florida they provide $8.05. Sure Eighty five cent's sounds small but it's a big difference. Along with economic differences. The main differences between Florida & North Carolina is considered an always hot environment while in north Carolina is different, mainly seasonal changes occur, Experiencing all of the changes in your surroundings. If you're looking for a more satisfying place to live in, it depends on your taste but if you'd like to experience many things I'd recommend Florida as I listed the reasons before by experiencing certain aspects such as the state provides more Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. My greatest skill has to be my form of writing. Simple as a topic could be writing is something I make harder than it really is. I flow with imagination and descriptiveness, when I write a story or poems or whatever I will make it complex with those two things. This is hands down my overall best skill I have. This is my bread and butter, peanut to my butter, and my pen to mypaper. When I write I write with high standards to the work so it can be as good as it could be. Just like any artist I feel that I can always do better than the last. I think that this is my strong point in my writing skills; I push myself to always do better. I didn't fully grasp my writing skills until I got into George Washington Carver School of Arts Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 20. Comparison And Contrast Essay Topics Chapter 16, Comparison and Contrast, explains the purpose and functions of comparison and/or contrast essays as well as how to use them in students' essays. Comparison and contrast means finding similarities, differences, or both. Comparison and contrast essays commonly have three purposes. First, they are important in expressing ideas. For example, I want to talk about my ideas about hip–hop and rap music so I compare and contrast them. The second purpose is to inform people. I may want to tell the audience that there are many similarities in two different religions. Third, I can persuade people through comparing and contrasting two things. For instance, I will argue that reading e–books is better than printed books by comparing and contrasting Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 21. Comparison and Contrast Essay COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY Comparison and Contrast Essay Definition: In this kind of essay, the aim is to show the similarities and differences of two items, two people, two countries, or how something or someone has changed. When comparing two things, we focus more on the similarities though we may mention the differences shortly. When contrasting two things, we point out the differences between them. The most important point to consider while planning a comparison and contrast essay is choosing comparable items. e.g. Middle East Technical University and Bogazici University. We have to make sure that these two items have enough points to be compared. After writing the comparable points as a list, location, size, reputation, ...show more content... Language: The two patterns differ in terms of language as well. While pattern 2 is quite straightforward, pattern 1 requires more transitions but the end product is more understandable for the reader. Some transitions that can be used for showing similarity: similar to, similarly like both ... and ... in addition moreover Copyright @ 2006 Bogazici University SFL 2 of 4 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY besides likewise in the same way Some transitions indicating difference: different from in contrast to compared with unlike but, however on the other hand conversely in contrast Do not forget that using transitions enables the piece of writing to be coherent; it is easier for the reader to follow our ideas when transitions are used to link them together. However, overuse of transitions causes a traffic jam and should be avoided. We should be using transitions sparingly (only when necessary). Sample comparison contrast essay: METU and Bogazici University Almost all high school students who would like to further their academic lives in the university search for information about the various universities of Turkey. Among many universities in Turkey, two of them are the most popular: Middle East Technical University and Bogazici University. They are considered the best. However, since both cannot be THE BEST, their specialties, facilities and locations need to be examined in detail to be able to choose the most suitable Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 22. Work experience versus a college education. Which of these two is best in helping you to land a better paying job? Many college graduates may argue that having an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree is an essential key to landing a top paying job. People with work experience and skills argue theyhave an edge over someone with a degree that has no real–worldwork experience. They believe this gives them an opportunity for a better paying job.Plus, people with work experience do not have to deal with the added student debt that comes with acquiring such degrees. When looking through the help wanted ads in newspapers or in employment agencies, you will see that the higher paying positions usually ask for a college degree. You would think that withouta degree, you are wasting your time in applying. Here is an example of how work experience can be a great...show more content... High Fliers Research managing director Martin Birchall told The Huffington Post that work experience is "now just as important" as a college degree.(Life, 2015)You can be certain that many employers feel that people with work experience are more likely to be responsible. They have the necessary skills needed to work efficiently and value their jobs thus making them more dependable and have a better understanding of what is expected of them.According to an article by Richard Garner,"Leading employers value work experience among graduates more than the grades or the university they have been to, according to new research. Figures show that 58 per cent of employers rated work experience as "the most popular qualification among those presented." (Garner, 2015)This is when work experience can work for your advantage by increasing your chances of being Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 23. Comparing And Contrasting Cultures Essay Tyler King COL–299–N13 Comparing Cultures October 21, 2017 Comparing Cultures When comparing cultures, one must form a definition of what culture is. Culture can be easily defined as the social behavior and normality's found in human societies. It can also be easily made up of a composed arrangement of educated conduct and thought designs. Culture is a sorted out framework since it includes many parts. Throughout the world, there are many cultures that are both very different and also very similar. "Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at table, how we greet visitors, how we behave and one million other things." (Cristina De Rossi.)...show more content... In people, culture must be learned through experiences. For most countries, learned behaviors are passed down from one generation to the next. The purpose behind this is on the grounds that culture isn 't natural like in creatures because they are not conceived with it. People will begin to get their way of life during childbirth and it takes numerous years to take in the way of life like how to talk the dialect and comply with the rules that everyone must follow, that is the reason it is said we should respect their elders. The two countries that we are going to compare are India and China. The greatest contrast among Indian China is the level of development in both nations. Advancement can be seeing more in India than in China and the struck me the most. There could be many variables causing this distinction. To begin with, let 's examine the differences in the government of meat country. Since the meaning of time, the Chinese government is continuing to do things their way heavily influencing what happens in the country. They have inumerous laws that directly or indirectly cause a standstill with innovation. The majority of the things our state possessed in China bus to begin something intends to first get every one of the clearances from the government, which is extremely troublesome. Conversely, Indian government advances development by Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 24. Compare and Contrast Two Short Stories Compare and Contrast Two Short Stories–– Landlady by Roald Dahl and Chemistry by Graham Swift There are lots of great short stories out there, but in my opinion, both 'Chemistry' by Graham Swift and 'The Landlady' by Roald Dahl are two of the most unique and effective stories. They share both similarities and differences throughout. Comparing and contrasting the way the authors use their inimitable writing style to achieve their intentions in the story will give us more idea how these stories are alike and distinct. In a way, these two stories are similar because both the authors had carefully chosen the words ...show more content... In the beginning , Billy thought the landlady was 'terribly nice',which he was quite grateful to have such a nice landlady who give him a well–appointed service, but as the conversations go on, Billy was then frightened by her weird and creepy contents, he 'sat there staring straight ahead of him into the far corner of the room, biting his lower lip.' tells the readers that he's begin to frightened and suspect landlady, foreshadowing the readers that she might be doing something that couldn't be trusted by Billy. In another way, these two stories are different because the authors have been using different perspective when narrating the story. In 'Chemistry', author's written the story in the word of narrator, mixing both the perspective of adult and young boy's. Line" My father's death was a far less remote event than my grandfather's but no more explicable, I was only seven." can be a good example. Almost the whole story was written in past tense, added to the effect of recalling. He's shown a grown up man recalling memories when he was back in 7–10 years old. This kind of writing style makes readers felt more personal, because the subject is 'I', when reading out the story, readers will feel like they're experiencing the narrators' life, as if they are the narrator. Also, another interesting fact about this kind of writing style is that if I were to look at the same events in other character's perspective, it might be another whole different story because Get more content on HelpWriting.net