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In about 700 to 720 words, construct an essay with an introduction that ends with a thesis, body paragraphs that provide supporting details, (Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that articulates its main point and connects back to the thesis.) and a conclusion that recaps your main points and articulates their significance and implications. Be sure to use transitional words and phrases to connect ideas/sentences/paragraphs. You are required to discuss at least three (3) ways in which the subjects are alike yet different. You are required to use exactly two (2) valid outside sources to buttress your thesis. Follow MLA formatting (i.e. Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, 1” margins, double spaced, indented paragraphs…). The final page of the document should be your Works Cited page in MLA format. Arrange/organize the essay in a coherent, effectively developed pattern of paragraphs. The essay should be edited for clarity. Choose precise wording and effective sentence structures to convey ideas clearly and forcefully. Observe the conventions of edited American English. In other words, edit in order to observe the conventions of grammar, spelling, and punctuation expected by a well-read audience. About 15-20% of your essay should be information sourced from two (2) credible experts in their fields. 80 – 85 % of the essay should be your own thoughts and ideas. Use two (2) valid outside sources to support your thesis. You may choose from any of these: Newspaper Articles (See Ref. Guide page 438) Book (See Ref. Guide page 431-435) Magazine Articles (See Ref. Guide page 439) Journal Articles (See Ref. Guide pages 439-440) Government Publications (436) Special Organizations (.org and .edu websites are often great sources of up-to-date information

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