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Compare and Contrast Analysis Essay 

Brief Introduction Paragraph

Texts Being Analyzed

Straightforward Answer in a Single Sentence / Thesis

Is the “freedom from fear” a concern for both men and women equally? 

Analysis of First Text Paragraph

Critical Perspective

Evidence / Quotations used in Support

Explanation of Textual Support

This paragraph uses one of the two texts being analyzed to support your answer. Your evidence must be direct wherever possible. That means quoting the first text.

Analysis of Second Text Paragraph

Critical Perspective

Evidence / Quotations used in Support

Explanation of Textual Support

This paragraph uses the second of the two texts analyzed to support your answer. Your evidence must be direct wherever possible. That means quoting the second text.

Conclusion Paragraph

Similarities and Differences of Both Texts

Explanation Why the Comparisons and Contrasts are Important to Your Answer

Connecting Your Answer to Your Experiences, Observations, and Readings

This final paragraph explains the similarities and differences between the two texts being analyzed. Your best commentary and insights from your experiences, observations, and other readings come here. Be sure your explanation of the similarities and differences amounts to a full answer to the essay question.