The organizing principle used in this paragraph is the principle of comparison and contrast. In order to write a well-structured compare and contrast paragraph, the writer needs to identify several key points that have at least two subjects in common. The similarities and differences between the subjects need to be highlighted. Lastly, the writer needs to expand on the subjects; their strengths and weaknesses, as well which subject is stronger than the other subjects. The opening sentence of this paragraph is a good start to a compare and contrasting paragraph