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The document outlines an assignment for students to compare and contrast two computers from 1981 and 2011, focusing on their similarities and differences in features, pricing, and accessibility. It provides a structured approach for writing the essay, including guidelines for the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Additionally, it includes specific data points about the computers' specifications to assist in the comparison.

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W2 A1+Two+Computers

The document outlines an assignment for students to compare and contrast two computers from 1981 and 2011, focusing on their similarities and differences in features, pricing, and accessibility. It provides a structured approach for writing the essay, including guidelines for the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Additionally, it includes specific data points about the computers' specifications to assist in the comparison.

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Writing 2

Compare & Contrast Assessment


Name:
Student ID:
Course Code:
Instructor:

Assignment: Using the infographic, compare any similarities and contrast any differences
between two computers, one from 1981 and another from 2011. SELECT the information
carefully.
Write about 250 words.

Your instructor will set deadlines for the draft and final, and publish them through Schoology.

REPEATING STUDENTS should attempt to cite and include a Reference List

To write your essay, think about the following:


1. How computers have changed, i.e. improvements in specific features and functions.
2. Why they have become more accessible.
3. Use the headings to organise information AND find vocabulary.

Complete the sentences describing improvements in features using a superlative or a verb.


Think about subject verb agreement.

better bigger decrease fall faster increase larger more

1. Prices can
2. Prices
3. Prices
4. Processors are
5. Processor speed
6. Memory gets bigger or
7. Memory can be
8. Storage media gets and there are storage options.
9. communication capabilities are available
10. Communication speed gets
11. Communication speed is
12. Monitors are
13. Screen resolution and gets
14. Colour range

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Year manufactured
1981 2011
Price
$US 1,500-3000 $US 700-1,200
Processor
16-bit Intel 64-bit Intel Core
4.77 MHz 2.53.3 MHz
RAM
16-256 kB 2-8 GB
Storage Media
5” floppy disk – 160 kB capacity 1TB Hard Drive
Optical storage, DVD, Blue Ray;
Communication Capabilities
None Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 6 USB ports
Monitor Size, Resolution and Colours
11.5” (29.2 cm) 21.5” (54.6 cm)
640x200 pixels 1920x1080 pixels
Hundreds of colours Millions of colours

Computers have advanced significantly since they originated. Years


ago, in their most rudimentary form, computers were very large and
slow. Gradually, computers have become faster and smaller, and can
storing enormous amounts of data.
S. Bebbington, Changes in digital technology, BBC, 2019

The average selling price of personal computers has decreased,


making them more affordable for a wider audience. Globally, 49.7%
of households have at least one computer.
A. Hannover, Why you can afford a computer, CT News, 2018

Go to the next page for help with structure.

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STRUCTURE
Introduction
 Presents the subject and any background information to help the reader
understand it.
 Presents the items that will be compared/contrasted.
 Ends with a thesis statement that focuses the essay.

HINTS What are these products/fibres/resources used for?


Are they commonly used? Why? Are they convenient, cheap?

THESIS: What is the biggest, or most significant difference and/or similarity?

Body 1 – 2 paragraphs - Block or Point-by-Point methods.


 Clear topic sentences communicate whether the controlling idea will focus on
similarities or differences.
 Supporting ideas about both items follows each topic sentence.
 The items being compared are addressed in the same order.

HINTS How can you group this information?


Use a Venn diagram!!
THEN SELECT YOUR INFORMATION!!
Think about language
Use comparison words for similarities
Use contrast words for differences

Is variety more important than accuracy? NO!!!

Conclusion
 Summarize the main differences and similarities.
 The writer draws a conclusion based on the information presented in the body
paragraph(s).

HINTS Rewrite your thesis in different words.


Say why the differences/similarities are important in
relation to your thesis.

Now – have you discovered anything new? Does it make you want to
share an idea about these two commonly used products?

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