choose an appropriate topic;
feature an introduction explaining the purpose and scope of the essay and include a clear thesis statement;
identify appropriate criteria to base the comparison and contrast upon;
conclude with an overall assessment;
be typed and submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.docx), with 12-point font;
follow current APA guidelines for essay format, content and citations, including title page and references pages;
be three to four double-spaced pages (750–1,000 words), not including the title page; and
be submitted for grading.
