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1. Introduction-thesis
2. Subject 1- topic sentence
Trait 1
Trait 2
Trait 3
3. Subject 2 – topic sentence
Trait 1
Trait 2
Trait 3
4. Conclusion
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Comparing and Contrasting Summer and Winter in
subject format
Introduction
I. Summer – There are several characteristics that
contribute to summer being an enjoyable time of year
Trait 1 Temperature
Trait 2 Activities
Trait 3 Colors
2. Winter – The characteristics of winter differ from
summer because winter conditions are often
unbearable and less pleasant.
Trait 1 Temperature
Trait 2 Activities
Trait 3 Colors
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1. Introduction – thesis
2. Trait 1 – topic sentence
Subject 1
Subject 2
3. Trait 2 – topic sentence
Subject 1
Subject 2
4. Trait 3 – topic sentence
Subject 1
Subject 2
5. Conclusion
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Comparing and Contrasting summer and winter in trait by
trait format
Introduction
I. Temperature – The biggest difference between winter and
summer is the temperature.
A. Summer
B. Winter
II. Activities – Summer and winter months are full of activities;
yet, the activities that take place are often quite different
A. Summer
B. Winter
III. Colors – Although colors are present during both summer
and winter, they drastically differ.
A. Summer
B. Winter
Conclusion
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Work plays a major role in controlling the
lives of Alan and Bigger. Alan struggles to
function with the pressure he feels from his
demanding boss. He attempts to find another
job, and he eventually finds one that interests
him. Like Alan, Bigger also feels pressure
and anxiety. He is working with a privileged
family which often makes Bigger feel like a
foreigner; therefore, Bigger also quits.
However, unlike Alan, Bigger cannot find
employment that he is passionate about.
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Similarities and differences are identified with
transitional words and phrases
Transitions must be used when going from
one idea to the next
To compare use the following transitions:
also, likewise, similarly, in the same manner,
just as, in the same way
To contrast use the following transitions:
although, but, despite, even though,
however, in contrast, in spite of,
nevertheless, on the other hand
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Transitions – pg 70 in College Writer