Essay #3 - ENG 1010 - Reyes - Research Guides at Cuyahoga Community College

Essay #3 Comparison/Contrast

Essay #3 Comparison/Contrast and Persuasive Essay

Pick two products or two services. Compare and contrast them in order to make some point about them.

Use at least 1 article
- popular magazine
- trade publication
- newspaper
- journal article
Use MLA Citation Style
Include a Works Cited page
2-3 pages long

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