Posted: July 24th, 2015

Topic: Compare and contrast the London transport system with that of Amsterdam

Topic: Compare and contrast the London transport system with that of Amsterdam

Order Description

ACADEMIC WRITING ASSIGNMENT

Compare and contrast the London transport system with that of Amsterdam

Procedure

1. Access the collection of sources related to the theme of ‘The London Transport System’ placed in the assignments section of the Academic Writing Blackboard page, and read these in detail.
2. Choose another city and research information on its transport system.
3. Write a 1,000 word essay comparing the transport systems in the two cities.

Structure

The coursework should follow the structural requirements of a compare and contrast essay. This means you have to include the following:

Introduction (including a thesis statement)
Introduce the topic and explain what you are going to do in the essay, identifying the main points of comparison between the transport systems in London and the city you have chosen.

Body paragraphs (3 – 4 paragraphs)
Discuss their similarities and differences following a compare/contrast essay structure. Analyse three areas such as the funding, organisation, and quality of each system, providing evidence and examples, and comment on the implications for each city.

Conclusion
Summarise your essay in one concluding paragraph. Give your own opinion as to which system is more effective.

Do not include graphics or subheadings in your essay.

Research
• In order to write your essay you will need to do reading and research. You should use a range of sources including books, journals, articles and websites. A minimum of three external sources is expected.
• You should familiarise yourself with the online library system ‘MyAthens’ early on in the course. This will help you to find a city you are interested in and collect sources to integrate into your writing. You will need your username and password which will have been emailed to you but which you can also obtain from library services.

• Throughout your essay you need to show evidence that you have researched the subject.

“According to Smith (2014) ……” or “It can be seen that ………………….. (Irving, 2012)”

• Do NOT use Wikipedia or websites featuring sample essays at any point in the assignment.
• Compare and contrast essay structure

• Examine appropriate sources of literature and be able to critique their purpose and value.

• Knowledge and understanding: demonstrate an awareness of different writing genres, styles and formats.
• Practical skills: use data to communicate points effectively in writing.
• Constructive critical analysis, structure. Content, style, relevance, originality.
• Cohesion and coherence, grammatical and lexical range and accuracy, use of sources.
• Format, referencing, bibliography.