Introduction 简介
The introduction contains:
A clear definition hook sentence that “grabs” the reader.
一个简明、可以吸引住读者的、结论性的总领句。
Logical transition sentences that connect the hook to the thesis.
将总领句与论文连接起来的逻辑转换的句子。
A balanced and meaningful thesis statement that suits your essay.
一个符合你论文的理性而有意义的理论陈述。
Body Paragraphs 主体
Each body paragraph contains:
A complete topic sentence that mentions both topics and the main point from the thesis (similarity or difference).
一个完整的主题句子，既提到了主题，也提到了论文的主要要点(他们之间的相似或不同)。
At least two supporting details that are parallel and logical.
至少有两个并行且存在逻辑联系的细节论据。
At least two in-text citations:
- Introduced and explained in the writer’s own words
- Cited correctly
-Well chosen
至少两条文字引用：
-在作者自己的话语中引入和解释
-正确的引用格式
-选择合适的
Both body paragraphs focus on similarities OR differences (not one on differences, one on similarities).
两个段落都侧重于相似或差异(而不是一个关于差异，另一个关于相似)。
A concluding sentence that mentions the main idea and refers to both topics.
一个结论句，提到主要观点，并提到这两个对比项。
Conclusion 结论
The conclusion contains:
A concluding statement or phrase that clearly signals the end of the essay.
一个明确标识着论文结束的结论性陈述或短语。
A restatement of the main points presented in the essay, but they are in different words.
重述文章中呈现的主要观点，但是要用不同的话来描述。
A final suggestion or evaluation of the two topics (which is better and why).
一个对于这两个对比项最终的建议或者评价。（哪个更好？为什么？）
A references page that lists at least two outside sources in appropriate APA (or other) format.
一个列出了至少两个课外文献的文献页，最好用APA格式或者别的格式。
