In a compare and contrast essay students have to compare and contrast two objects, problems or events and evaluate their similarities and differences. If the thesis statement mentions similarities first, then the first body paragraph must explain the similarities. Likewise, if the thesis statement mentions the differences first, then the first body paragraph must explain the differences.
The following example is an outline for a compare and contrast essay about studying abroad and studying in Turkey.
Thesis statement: Although there are similarities between studying abroad and studying in Turkey, studying abroad also differs from studying in Turkey. 1st body: similarities 1. friendships 2. standardised education 2nd body: differences 1. cost 2. educational and social facilities
The sample shows essay organization
Studying Abroad or Studying in Turkey
General Statements
Everyone wants to have a good career and they believe that if they have a good education, they can find a perfect job. Thus, education is very important for a person’s future career. For this reason, many students want to get the best education that they can. Nowadays, studying abroad is also an option for many students. Although there are similarities between studying abroad and studying in Turkey, studying abroad also differs from studying in Turkey. Studying abroad and studying in Turkey are similar to each other in some aspects. First, your time at school or university is the time that you make lifelong friendships. Whether you are abroad or in your own country, you will have an opportunity to make friends. Second, not only education abroad, but also education in Turkey is standardized. For instance, a student has to reach a level of standardized education to be accepted by a university abroad. Likewise, a student in Turkey has to pass a standardized university exam, so the student has to reach a certain level of education. In spite of the