The comparative essay is an exercise above all in reading comprehension and text
analysis. You need to read (and reread several times) the essays of Richard Overy,
Randall Hansen and David Dean, (texts to be provided) to familiarize yourself with their
main ideas.
Assessment of Written Work: Each essay must include an introductory paragraph
which begins by introducing the general subject of the paper and conclude with a clearly
stated and well-defined thesis/purpose statement. Provide some indication in the
introduction of the arguments in support of the thesis. The body of the essay should be
made up of properly structured arguments in support of the thesis. It is important that the
arguments are properly substantiated.The comparative essay is an exercise above all in reading comprehension and text
analysis. You need to read (and reread several times) the essays of Richard Overy,
Randall Hansen and David Dean, (texts to be provided) to familiarize yourself with their
main ideas.