After choosing a topic for the compare essay, follow the eight steps of the writing process, including prewriting, focusing, organizing, and outlining and drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading the essay before submitting it to the instructor for evaluation.
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Write 500–600 words, five paragraph minimum
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Follow standard MLA paper format requirements
- Use at least one outside source ; I encourage you to use our library databases, but you may use Internet sources
- Include in-text citations and a Works Cited page
Refer to the Write and MLA Style sections in The Little Seagull Handbook for guidance in writing and formatting your essay. Download a set of planning worksheets to use in developing the essay.