the attached document has the details for the assignment. the books we have read in class are Empty Planet, Braving the Wilderness, and Owning Tomorrow.
Book Compare/Contrast Paper
100 points
Compare and contrast the books you have read this semester.
Your paper should include 5 parts (Introduction, Comparison, Contrast, Analysis, Conclusion):
1. Introduction
▪ Give a brief introduction to the paper, including some brief background
information on the books
2. Comparison
▪ Explain the similarities in the 3 books
▪ You can compare writing style, leadership information, etc
3. Contrast
▪ Explain the differences in the 3 books
▪ Explain the differences in the leadership styles described, etc
4. Analysis
▪ Based on the compare/contrast what book is most applicable to today’s
society?
▪ Which leadership book provides the most relevant information?
▪ What book would you recommend to future leaders:
5. Conclusion
▪ Provide a brief conclusion to your paper
▪ What conclusions can you draw having read all 3 books?
Assignment Requirements:
• 1,500 word minimum
• APA format, and the paper should contain the following:
o Running Head title page (Instructions are in the Course Resources)
o Body of paper
o Reference Page
• Sources must be correctly cited in APA format
o You MUST cite the book when you paraphrase, directly quote, or provide any
information from it
o Remember to use in-text citations and list the sources on the reference page including
the book or any outside sources
• Formal writing and third person only
**Be sure to review the compare/contrast rubric in Course Resources