This document discusses how to analyze information and compare solutions to solve problems. It provides guidance on: - Analyzing data and comparing/contrasting items to solve problems and make decisions - Using comparison analysis throughout a report to extract meaning and draw conclusions - Employing specific language for comparison, such as comparing how two solutions address the same criteria - Reviewing grammar structures for comparisons, such as comparing one solution to another using terms like "similarly" - Choosing an organized method like point-by-point to focus on analyzing each criteria separately for recommendations - Learning from a model comparison section that thoroughly discusses criteria and compares data in a technical manner

1. COMM1020
English Communications II
Discussion 2: Analysis
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2. What problem are you solving?
• Now that you’ve laid out the facts and presented the data, you have to
analyze the information so you can make a decision regarding your topic.
• This often involves comparing and contrasting items, processes, devices, etc.
• Remember, you are trying to solve a problem. What does the ideal solution
look like?
• Compare your possible solutions based on your criteria for success. Dig into
the Selection Matrix to extract meaning, draw a useful conclusion.

3. Comparison Analysis
• Comparison analysis can be found
anywhere in a report, sometimes in
a required section, sometimes
throughout the paper
• The rationale section often contains
some elements of comparison

4. Language for comparison analysis
• Comparison analysis requires
specific language tools.
• Review these sentence models
adapted from COMM1010.
• Then read the model Comparison
section to see how these structures
can be used to analyze solutions
and criteria
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Who would best solve your problem?
First, determine your needs, your criteria

5. Comparison
• Batman can easily be summoned by the mayor. Similarly, Superman…
• Batman can easily be summoned by the mayor. Likewise, Superman…
• Both Batman and Superman …
• Just as Batman can defeat villains with technology, Superman…
• Batman has a convenient special operations center. Superman also …
Complete these comparisons
What criteria is being analyzed in each of these?

6. Contrast
• Batman is designed for cool people. Conversely/In contrast, Superman …
• Unlike Batman, Superman was designed for lame people.
• Batman is cool. On the other hand, Superman ...
• Batman is cool. Superman, on the other hand, ...
• Compared with Batman, Superman is nerdy.
• While/Whereas Batman is cool, Superman ...
• Batman is cool while/whereas Superman ...
What criterion is being analyzed here?

7. And don’t forget to review standard English comparison grammar:
From: Fundamentals of English Grammar, by Betty Schrampfer Azar, available in our library
Language for comparison analysis

8. And don’t forget to review standard English comparison grammar:
From: Fundamentals of English Grammar, by Betty Schrampfer Azar, available in our library
Language for comparison analysis

9. And don’t forget to review standard English comparison grammar:
From: Fundamentals of English Grammar, by Betty Schrampfer Azar, available in our library
Language for comparison analysis

10. Choose a Method of Development
• For recommendation reports,
the best structure for analysis
is often Point-by-Point (see
model Comparison below)
• This method focuses attention
on the criteria
• The Block method can also be
effective (see model TOC below)
Criteria X
Criteria Y
Criteria Z
Solution A
Solution B

11. • Block Method can provide a
simpler, more organized
structure
• Some students find this
method helps them control
their ideas
Criteria XYZ
Criteria XYZ
Solution A
Solution B Choose a Pattern

12. Model
Study this model Comparison Section carefully:
• Notice effective use of Point-by-Point method
• Notice effective introductory set-up statements
• Notice useful comparison-contrast language structures
• Notice attention to technical detail
• all criteria are thoroughly discussed
• data is clearly compared
• many students lose points for lazy, vague, technically
unsophisticated, grade-8-level, junk analysis – don’t
be that student

13. Model Thesis
… This report will compare two common RR monitoring
methods, capnography and pulse oximetry, which will be
evaluated based on cost, complexity of set-up and use, and
accuracy. Pulse oximetry will be recommended as the most
suitable method for use at the UDST nursing station.

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18. COMM1020
English Communications II
Discussion 2: Analysis
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