Objective: Given in class exercises, class notes, and readings, students will, using secondary sources, write a four to five-page cause and effect essay
Directions: Write a 4-5-page essay that speculates about the causes of an observed trend or the effect of a trend. Your essay should address your peers and instructors. One example is how high gas prices affect the economy or what are the causes of obesity in children. Select a topic that interests you or affects you in some way. You will need to use secondary sources to verify the trends or outcomes that you observe. Please use APA style. Organize your essay so that your points are logical, convincing, and well developed.
Organize your essay with a thesis statement
Provide paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details
Clearly develop each paragraph with transitions and complex sentences
Write descriptive sentences in active voice
Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Select a topic that is not too broad
Cite at least four college level secondary sources in APA style—both in-text and the Reference List. (Don’t use all websites. Locate magazine and journal articles.)
Here are some possible topics:
Describe what you think are the major effects of high gas prices on the economy.
Explain the causes of obesity in children or adults.
Explain the effects of home foreclosures on the economy.
Explain the causes of increased enrollment at community colleges.
Format Requirements:
Use APA style to format your essay, cite your sources in the text, and format your reference list.
Double-space your text.
Create a title that reflects the overall essay.
Use at least four college level secondary sources to compose your essay.
Edit for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Upload your rough draft to the peer review forum.
Upload your final draft to the “Cause and Effect” Assignment Box.
Textbook name The St, Martin’s Guide to writing
Rise B Axelrod. Charles R. Cooper. Ellen C. carillo. Wallace T. Cleaves.
Please remeber to follow the direction at the top of the Assignment
Directions: Write a 4-5-page essay that speculates about the causes of an observed trend or the effect of a trend. Your essay should address your peers and instructors.
