Guidelines in Writing a Comparison and Contrast Essay

Thesis Statement: Does it present the subjects, function, and action?

Hook Question: Does it engage the readers to the topic?

Arguments: Are they arranged according to the presentation in the thesis statement?
Arguments: Are they supported with images and facts?
Arguments: Does each paragraph focus on one subject?
Arguments: Do I follow a point-by-point, block-by-block, or comparison-and-contrast structure?

Mechanics: Do I avoid grammatical errors and informal words?

Conclusion: Do I have a clear stand in my conclusion?