complete a 500-word compare-and-contrast paper on 2 research studies. The studies must
be about a similar topic (i.e. the use of topical treatments on sore nipples, disparity of breastfeeding rates in certain
communities, etc.). Please write using either MLA or APA format.
Writing Resources
➢ Citation Guide:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/resources.html
➢ APA Format/Style:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html
➢ MLA Format/Style:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_style_introduction.html
➢ Essay Writing:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/expository_essays.html
➢ Compare & Contrast Essay Guide:
Compare & Contrast EssayThe comparison paper should include the following: • Citation of the studies • Types of studies • Is the hypothesis clearly stated? • How was population selected and it is appropriate for study? • Were there enough subjects? • Were the subjects of homogenous quality? • If randomized, what methods were used and did the subjects possess similar characteristics? • Was blinding used or could the results be skewed by personal knowledge? • Were assumptions made? • Is the data true and accurate or could it be manipulated? • Did the researcher prove causality? • Are the results relevant clinically? • Do the conclusions match the results? • Are the results applicable to other groups or the population as a whole?