10.3: Organization

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Organize By Subject

Thesis: Organic vegetables may cost more than those that are conventionally grown, but when put to the test they are definitely worth every extra penny.
Subject 1: Organic Vegetables
1. Point 1: Chemicals/ Pesticides
2. Point 2: Nutrition
3. Point 3: Taste
Subject 2: Conventional Vegetables
1. Point 1: Chemicals/Pesticides
2. Point 2: Nutrition
3. Point 3: Taste
Conclusion

Organize By Point

Thesis: Organic vegetables may cost more than those that are conventionally grown, but when put to the test, they are definitely worth every extra penny.
Point 1: Chemicals/Pesticides
1. Subject 1: Organic
2. Subject 2: Conventional
Point 2: Nutrition
1. Subject 1: Organic
2. Subject 2: Conventional
Point 3: Taste
1. Subject 1: Organic
2. Subject 2: Conventional
Conclusion

The organizational structure you choose depends on the nature of the topic, your purpose, and your audience.

Given that compare-and-contrast essays analyze the relationship between two subjects, it is helpful to have some phrases on hand that will cue the reader to such analysis.

Phrases of Comparison and Contrast
Comparison	Contrast
one similarity	one difference
another similarity	another difference
both	conversely
like	in contrast