Slecting_Topic

University of Phoenix Material Strategies for Selecting a Topic Complete the following table. What two objects, people, subjects, or concepts are you going to compare and contrast' | I am going to use my daughter Amanda and our puppy Zeus | What are the similarities between the two objects, people, subjects, or concepts' List as many similarities that you can think of. | The similarities between Amanda and Zeus are that the are both young, have lots of energy, and love to eat. They both chew on anything and everything they can get. They are both messy. | What are the differences between the two objects, people, subjects, or concepts' List as many differences that you can think of. | The differences between Amanda and Zeus are that Amanda is a human and Zeus is a canine. Amanda is two years old and Zeus is five months. Amanda is female and Zeus is male. Amanda eat from a highchair and Zeus eats from his bowl on the floor. | Are you going to focus on similarities, differences, or both' Explain your rationale.. | I am going to focus on both similarities and differences. The reason I am using both because I think it is best to discuss both, they are both two separate being that are family. | What do you want your readers to learn and understand after reading your essay' What is the purpose of your essay' | I want my readers to get to know the joy of my life. I am using my puppy because he keeps us happy and is part of our family. | What three parallel points of comparison or contrast will you address in your essay' For example, if you were going to compare and contrast two teachers, your three parallel points might be these: Each teacher’s homework policy Each teacher’s classroom conduct policy Each teacher’s demeanor | What they bring to our family. What makes them different and similar. Why they are a part of our family. | Explain why this is an appropriate and workable topic selection for the final assignment. | My daughter means the world to me and Zeus is our family dog that was my birthday present I love them both. |