Worksheet 7: Doing a Comparative Analysis
Date: Group
Members:
Your
original problem (phrase):
1. State a problem from another time period that is similar to your
original problem and include the time period
2. Present evidence that a problem
exists. Be as specific as possible and
cite at least one source of data:
3. Briefly list several underlying factors that contribute to the problem
that you have identified (support these factors with evidence):
4. State a major policy that was implemented to address this problem and
summarize its advantages and disadvantages:
5. Analyze and discuss the major similarities and difference between the
two social problems, their causes, and the effectiveness of the policies
implemented.
6. What lessons have you learned from
doing this comparative analysis?