Cause and Effect Essay

In this assignment, you are asked to pick a specific cause and effect. A Cause or Effect Essay is an essay in which you write about the causes of something or the effects of something. Essays explaining the causes of home burglaries or the effects of a good diet or a good exercise program can often advance a personal point of view, which is, of course, an excellent reason for writing.

Your five-paragraph essay should look like this:

Paragraph One: Get the reader’s attention, introduce your topic and the three main points.
Paragraph Two: Write about the first main point and add support.
Paragraph Three: Write about the second main point and add support.
Paragraph Four: Write about the third main point and add support.
Paragraph Five: Summarize the entire essay and leave your reader with a good impression.
Be sure your writing contains:

a thesis statement in which you clearly identify the cause-and-effect relationship you will explore
an effective and logical method of organization
well-chosen, relevant supporting evidence and examples that suit your audience and purpose
transitions that smoothly and clearly connect your ideas
error-free grammar, including correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
Be sure to use outside resources that will help you bolster your argument, and be sure to cite those sources using APA style. (See Quick & Easy APA guide under Announcements on the homepage of our course.)