COMM 1007

Research Exercise: Abstract for Comparative

Persuasive Transfer Essay
Weight: 5%
Due: Book selection during class Nov. 16th
Due: Abstract – Nov. 23rd - Emailed Assignment Directions

Assignment Directions

1. Go on Youtube.ca or visit any Public Library (if they are open) and select 2 books
(and a backup book for a total of 3) on a similar theme (subject or idea) to be used
as the primary sources for your Comparative Persuasive Transfer Essay.

Do not choose any books written by Walt Disney, Dr. Seuss, Robert Munsch,
stories used by other professors in E.C.E., or stories based on television programs
or movies. Choose only books that are considered appropriate in a childcare
setting.

Memo:

I (the student) have selected the following books as primary sources for
Assignment 2 (Comparative Analysis Essay)

_____________________________ _________________________
(Author) (Title)

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(Author) (Title)

_____________________________ _________________________ (BACKUP)

(Author) (Title)

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(Student Name)

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(Date)

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE 1

FALL 2023
2. Study the books you have chosen and identify ideas and themes you want to
examine in your Formal Essay.

3. Write a 300-350 word Summary or Abstract that includes:

a) A comparative thesis that names the books and their authors, states the
idea or theme that links them, identifies the age range and which of the
two books is best teaching tool for your theme. (3-4 sentences)

b) States how each book reflects your theme. (2-3 sentences)

c) Identifies two ways in which the books are similar. (2-3 sentences)

d) Identifies two ways in which the books are different. (2-3 sentences)

[THIS ABSTRACT WILL BE THE BEGINNING OF ASSIGNMENT 2:

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ESSAY.]

4. List your books in APA format.

TO BE SUBMITTED by the start of class on Nov. 21st (all materials must be typed
and emailed):

1. Title page

2. Summary/Abstract: 300-350 words (typed).

3. List of your books in APA format.

Reference List
Ogaz, N., & Shubeck, P. (Illustrator). (2008). Buster and the Amazing Daisy: Adventures with
Asperger Syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Format:
Author Surname, Initial(s)., & Illustrator Surname, Initial(s). (Illustrator). (Year). Book title:
Subtitle. Place of Publication: Publisher.
The following example is a suggestion to be able to include illustrators of picture books.
In-text citation (Summary or Paraphrase)
(Ogaz & Shubeck, 2008)
In-text citation (Quotation)
(Ogaz & Shubeck, 2008, p. 6)

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE 2

FALL 2023