Focusing on drafting using the materials that you have gathered this far is an important part of the writing process. Each step taken to further the editing and revising of an essay will make it that much more polished as a final draft. Just as in most projects at work, there are steps to follow to produce a satisfactory final product in academic papers.

Review instructor feedback on your Week 1 to Week 3 assignments.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word draft of your comparison-contrast paper that makes seeing the differences and similarities of your chosen topics clear.

Use the topic you selected in Week 1, your research from Week 2, and your thesis and outline from Week 3.

Review your essay for effective use of basic English grammar, word usage, and sentence style before turning in your paper.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.