<p> Strategies for Selecting a Topic 1 COM/155 Version 6</p><p>University of Phoenix Material</p><p>Strategies for Selecting a Topic</p><p>Complete the following table.</p><p>Question Answer</p><p>What two objects, people, subjects, or concepts are you going to compare and contrast?</p><p>What are the similarities between the two objects, people, subjects, or concepts? List as many similarities that you can think of. </p><p>What are the differences between the two objects, people, subjects, or concepts? List as many differences that you can think of.</p><p>Are you going to focus on similarities, differences, or both? Explain your rationale. </p><p>What do you want your readers to learn and understand after reading your essay? What is the purpose of your essay?</p><p>What three parallel points of comparison or contrast will you address in your essay? </p><p>For example, if you were going to compare and contrast two teachers, your three parallel points might be these:</p><p> Each teacher’s homework policy  Each teacher’s classroom conduct policy  Each teacher’s demeanor </p><p>Explain why this is an appropriate and workable topic selection for the final assignment.</p><p>Copyright © 2013 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.</p>