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If you cannot write your own variation of a template, thats FINE! It just means
that that template is not for you. Forget about it. Concentrate on templates that you are
comfortable with. Finding the right template is like finding the right pair of pants. You
try them on until some fit.
Comparison/Contrast Template 1
Examples
The differences between college and high school are pronounced, and
they deserve thorough investigation.
The similarities between R-rated movies and PG-rated movies are
pronounced, and they merit rigorous scrutiny.
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2.
3.
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Comparison/Contrast Template 2
Examples
Although they bear some superficial similarities, the differences
between Athens and Sparta are clear.
Despite bearing some minor similarities, the differences between
Pele and Ronaldinho are pronounced.
1.
2.
3.
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Comparison/Contrast Template 3
Examples
While some differences between Japan and the United States are
evident, the similarities are salient.
While some differences between high school and college are evident,
the similarities are striking.
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2.
3.
Proposition: X is Y
Proposition Example: Democracy is the best form of government.
X Y
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X
The __________ that __________ Y
is _________ is a ________ one,
notion1 fascinating2
belief an interesting
thought thought-provoking
idea provocative
proposition
Examples
The notion that democracy is the best form of government is a
fascinating one, and one that I believe in.
The thought that world peace will be3 attained in the next decade is
an interesting one, and one that I believe in.
Notes
1. Of the alternatives in the first blank of the template, I prefer the
word notion. It is a more abstract word than the others and
sounds a bit more sophisticated.
2. There are thousands of adjectives that can be used in the last
blank.
3. In the second example, will be is used instead of is. You can change
tenses like this to fit your thesis.