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As seniors, you are about to make what will probably be your first real decisions that will begin your life’s professional trajectory. Researching and writing this compare/contrast essay can help you to determine your own priorities and learn more about your options.
You have a choice of four topics:
Compare and contrast two colleges you may consider attending.
Compare and contrast attending community college with attending a four-year college.
Compare and contrast two professions you may consider pursuing.
Compare and contrast choosing enlistment in a branch of the military or another option you are considering, or compare and contrast enlisting into two different branches of the military.
Essay Proposal
Essay Proposal
Before you begin your research, submit the Compare/Contrast Essay Proposal. Once your proposal has been approved, you can begin your research.
You must include facts that you obtained from at least FOUR cited sources. You will need a works cited page.
Here are some sources that can get you started:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook
“The Changing Role of Community College (BLS)
College Comparison Spreadsheet
College Scorecard (main) and College Scorecard (search)
Military vs. College: Insight from a Veteran
The Military is Tougher than College (from the perspective of the military)
Trade School vs. College: The College Post
US News and & World Report College Rankings
Community Colleges
Community Colleges
4 Advantages of a Community College vs a University - Discover
10 Reasons to Attend a Community College vs. University
Community College vs. University - The Big Differences
Community College vs. University: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Community Colleges vs. Universities - Education Corner
College vs. University: How They Differ & How to Choose
Community College vs University: The Pros and Cons
Community College vs University: Pros and Cons of Cost, Class Size, and Student Experience
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