• The Compare/Contrast Essay requires you to fully describe the similarities and differences between two things. You can call upon your personal experiences with these things but must remain objective and write the essay from the third person point of view. The essay will be two to three pages in length and employ APA format. Follow these guidelines to write the Compare and Contrast Essay: • Topic is Pop/R&B music and country music • Include an APA title page • This essay does not require outside sources o If outside sources are used, include APA in-text citations o If outside sources are used, include an APA Reference page • Include a running header • Be objective and avoid using “I,” “me,” “you,” “we,” or “us.”