Write a compare and contrast essay of 1,000 – 1,500 words on The experience of being a first-generation college student vs. the experience of being a continuing generation college student.
Choose an intended audience, and make sure there is a lesson your audience should learn from your comparison. Include your own evaluations.
The essay should have an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.
Choose an intended audience to develop a purpose. This will allow you to develop a meaningful statement.
Choose three criteria you will use to compare and contrast the two subjects in your essay.
Select either a point-by-point or subject-by-subject organizational pattern for your paper.
Address each point equally. Be sure to support your points by paraphrasing and/or quoting from the article you have chosen.
Include appropriate examples. Personal examples are acceptable when appropriate as long as the examples are explained.
Remember: examples must be equal too. If you give an example for a point on one “side”, there should be an example for the point on the “other side”.
You must use at least one quote from “The Direct and Indirect Effect of Family Factors on the Choice of Major” OR “Predictors of Stress in First-Generation College Students.”
At least two ADDITIONAL sources must be incorporated into the essay.
Remember: your task is to compare and contrast to come to a conclusion, NOT to write a pro-con essay. You are encouraged to use the attached pre-writing chart as a resource for this assignment.
Document your sources according to APA style, and include a Reference page.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
The final draft for this assignment will be graded using a rubric. Please review the rubric embedded in the final draft assignment prior to beginning your first draft to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
