It’s pretty easy to look at a poorly written piece of writing and say, “Here’s what you shouldn’t do.” After all, most of us can recognize bad writing when we see it.
We can recognize good writing too. But it’s not always that easy to identify what makes good writing good. It can be even harder to emulate good writing.
Heads up! If you need to write a compare and contrast essay but aren’t sure what an awesome essay might look like, check out these two compare and contrast essay examples worth emulating.
Before We Look at Those Compare and Contrast Essay Examples…
You’ll need to understand the basics before you can identify important elements in a sample paper. (Knowing the basics will obviously help you write a better paper too!)
So if you have to write a compare and contrast essay but have absolutely no clue how to write one, take the time to learn about the key components of this type of paper by reading these:
- How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay
- Compare and Contrast Essay Tips from a Kibin Editor
- This Compare and Contrast Essay Outline Will Help You Beat Writer’s Block
- 49 Compare and Contrast Essay Topics to Help You Get Started
- Tip Sheet: Writing a Compare/Contrast Paper
2 Compare and Contrast Essay Examples Worth Emulating
I’ve included two sample essays here to help you see what a compare and contrast essay might look like. I’ve also included a few comments to point out what these writers do well.
Keep in mind, these compare and contrast essay examples aren’t perfect. Thus, I’ve also highlighted a few areas in need of improvement.
Essay #1: Is Medicine or Management the Best Treatment for ADHD?
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To make sure you wrap up your own paper with a strong conclusion, read How to Write a Killer Essay Conclusion.
Essay #2: Comparing the Concepts of Korean and American Beauty
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Want more compare and contrast essay examples? Check out these essays:
- American High Schools Compared to the Swedish School System
- A Comparison between Classical Liberalism and Modern Liberalism
- Comparing Some Like It Hot, Tootsie, and Mrs Doubtfire
- The Difference between Going to College Immediately after High School and Going to College Later in Life
Writing Your Essay
With your new knowledge of how to write a compare and contrast essay and your new understanding of what a compare and contrast essay looks like, it’s time to take the reins and write your own essay worth emulating.
Why not start by trying a few prewriting strategies? Once you have your ideas in place, you can put them into essay format. Need a few tips about organizing paragraphs? Read Anatomy of the Perfect Essay Paragraph Structure.
Need help writing a thesis statement? Try our free thesis statement builder.
After you’ve drafted your essay, send your paper to a Kibin editor for review and a bit of expert advice!
