155 Appendix D

Associate Program Material
Appendix D

Selecting a Topic and Brainstorming Worksheet

Complete the following and post as an attachment.

|What two objects, people, subjects, or concepts are you going to |I would compare and contrast renting a home vs. owning a home |
|compare and/or contrast? | |
|What are the similarities between the two objects, people, |Agents or real estate brokers, area of convenience, monthly |
|subjects, or concepts? List as many similarities that you can |payments, and contracts. |
|think of. | |
|What are the differences between the two objects, people, |If you are renters, you don’t own the property, live according to|
|subjects, or concepts? List as many differences that you can |regulations of landlord. In some cases utilities may be included|
|think of. |in the rent, not responsible for maintenance, and there’s not |
| |commitment. Homeowners are responsible for any damages, more |
| |living space, build equity, and you can deduct mortgage interest.|
|Are you going to focus on similarities, differences, or both? | I will focus on both topics. I believe I will explain, |
|Explain your rationale. |thoroughly, the differences between both topics and make my |
| |audience choose which situation is best for them. |
|What do you want your readers to learn and understand after |I want my audience to understand the benefits from renting and |
|reading your essay? What is the purpose of your essay? |buying. This way if they were ever to find themselves in this |
| |situation, they will have some background information. |
|What 3 parallel points of comparison and/or contrast will you |I will address the advantages of renting and buying, the |
|address in your essay? For example, if you were going to compare |disadvantages, and which topic is most beneficial. |
|and contrast two teachers, your parallel points might be | |
|teacher’s homework policy, teacher’s classroom conduct policy, | |
|and teacher’s demeanor. | |
|Explain why this is an appropriate and workable topic selection |I believe this is an appropriate topic for the final assignment |
|for the final assignment. |because these are topics that we all see in everyday life. By |
| |having some insight regarding this topic and spreading it to my |
| |audience is very constructive. |
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