ssay Assignment:
Write an essay that directly addresses either a single cause and its 3 effects or a single effect and its 3 causes. Develop a thesis of causation and support this thesis in the body of the paper through causal analysis.
For this assignment, you will use the writing process to write a cause & effect essay on a topic of your choice. Use the provided outline for help.
Your paper should be a FIVE paragraph essay:
Introduction- one paragraph with a hook, background info, and thesis statement
Body- three supporting paragraphs, each with a topic sentence that mentions both items being discussed
Conclusion- one paragraph consisting of a summary and a final thought
Guidelines
Your Essay Should:
Be five paragraphs: introduction, body 1, body 2, body 3, and conclusion.
Be written in MLA style (see explanation on the next page).
Use third person point of view. Use the words he, she, they, it, people, citizens, etc. Do not say “I, me, we, our, us, you, your”.
Use consistent verb tense. Use ALL present tense or ALL past tense.
Use transition words and phrases to strengthen points and showcase similarities or differences
Use correct grammar; ensure that all sentences are complete.
Use formal language (no slang, no contractions, etc.)
Include TWO quotes or paraphrases with correct in-text citation. *Use the Essay Resources folder provided in Brightspace, visit Purdue OWL website, and/or use our textbook for help.
Include an MLA-style Works Cited page.
Topics:
The issue can be anything, although local and current themes are often the least covered and most interesting. If you choose something that everyone likely already knows about, however, such as “the effects of smoking,” you must avoid explaining the obvious or at least as if your audience does not know the effects are bad teeth/breath, cancer, shortness of breath, and so on. Remember your audience and that this is a college writing course; your topic will directly reflect your intelligence and capacity for critical thought.
Research
No heavy research is required, but do quote, paraphrase or summarize information from TWO sources, and acknowledge the sources in-text. Ex: “According to Time magazine, the number of parolees is increasing in Alabama” (Johnson 47). Include a Works Cited page. Use credible sources.
Using Correct MLA Style:
In the header area of the page, on the top right corner, add the page number and your last name (click on “insert” then page number, after the page # appears, add in your name).
Make sure to include the heading with your name, instructor’s name, course information, and date in the upper left corner of the essay! At the opening of your essay, double space your name, instructor’s name, course information, and date in the upper left-hand corner.
Just below that, you will need a title. Capitalize the first letter in each word of your title (except for a, the, at, of, in, and to unless one of these words begins the title). Center the title above the essay.
Also, make sure to double-space the text of the essay (Use ctrl-A, then ctrl-2).
Also, make sure your essay is in Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1-inch margins.
Steps to writing:
The following basic steps should help you write an effective Illustration Essay.
Prewriting- Choose a topic for your essay – what you will be writing about.
Develop a thesis statement – what you will prove about the topic.
Put together an informal outline containing your thesis statement and three main support point.
Drafting- Following your outline and basic essay style, write your first draft.
Revising- Review and revise your draft to make sure that the organization of your essay is sound and follows your outline. Also, revise your essay for the flow and readability of the sentences and paragraphs. Ensure that transitions have been used effectively and appropriately.
Editing/Proofreading- Review and revise your essay to make sure you get the grammar, punctuation, and MLA style right.
ssay Assignment:
Write an essay that directly addresses either a single cause and its 3 effects or a single effect and its 3 causes. Develop a thesis of causation and support this thesis in the body of the paper through causal analysis.
For this assignment, you will use the writing process to write a cause & effect essay on a topic of your choice. Use the provided outline for help.
Your paper should be a FIVE paragraph essay:
Introduction- one paragraph with a hook, background info, and thesis statement
Body- three supporting paragraphs, each with a topic sentence that mentions both items being discussed
Conclusion- one paragraph consisting of a summary and a final thought
Guidelines
Your Essay Should:
Be five paragraphs: introduction, body 1, body 2, body 3, and conclusion.
Be written in MLA style (see explanation on the next page).
Use third person point of view. Use the words he, she, they, it, people, citizens, etc. Do not say “I, me, we, our, us, you, your”.
Use consistent verb tense. Use ALL present tense or ALL past tense.
Use transition words and phrases to strengthen points and showcase similarities or differences
Use correct grammar; ensure that all sentences are complete.
Use formal language (no slang, no contractions, etc.)
Include TWO quotes or paraphrases with correct in-text citation. *Use the Essay Resources folder provided in Brightspace, visit Purdue OWL website, and/or use our textbook for help.
Include an MLA-style Works Cited page.
Topics:
The issue can be anything, although local and current themes are often the least covered and most interesting. If you choose something that everyone likely already knows about, however, such as “the effects of smoking,” you must avoid explaining the obvious or at least as if your audience does not know the effects are bad teeth/breath, cancer, shortness of breath, and so on. Remember your audience and that this is a college writing course; your topic will directly reflect your intelligence and capacity for critical thought.
Research
No heavy research is required, but do quote, paraphrase or summarize information from TWO sources, and acknowledge the sources in-text. Ex: “According to Time magazine, the number of parolees is increasing in Alabama” (Johnson 47). Include a Works Cited page. Use credible sources.
Using Correct MLA Style:
In the header area of the page, on the top right corner, add the page number and your last name (click on “insert” then page number, after the page # appears, add in your name).
Make sure to include the heading with your name, instructor’s name, course information, and date in the upper left corner of the essay! At the opening of your essay, double space your name, instructor’s name, course information, and date in the upper left-hand corner.
Just below that, you will need a title. Capitalize the first letter in each word of your title (except for a, the, at, of, in, and to unless one of these words begins the title). Center the title above the essay.
Also, make sure to double-space the text of the essay (Use ctrl-A, then ctrl-2).
Also, make sure your essay is in Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1-inch margins.
Steps to writing:
The following basic steps should help you write an effective Illustration Essay.
Prewriting- Choose a topic for your essay – what you will be writing about.
Develop a thesis statement – what you will prove about the topic.
Put together an informal outline containing your thesis statement and three main support point.
Drafting- Following your outline and basic essay style, write your first draft.
Revising- Review and revise your draft to make sure that the organization of your essay is sound and follows your outline. Also, revise your essay for the flow and readability of the sentences and paragraphs. Ensure that transitions have been used effectively and appropriately.
Editing/Proofreading- Review and revise your essay to make sure you get the grammar, punctuation, and MLA style right.
ssay Assignment:
Write an essay that directly addresses either a single cause and its 3 effects or a single effect and its 3 causes. Develop a thesis of causation and support this thesis in the body of the paper through causal analysis.
For this assignment, you will use the writing process to write a cause & effect essay on a topic of your choice. Use the provided outline for help.
Your paper should be a FIVE paragraph essay:
Introduction- one paragraph with a hook, background info, and thesis statement
Body- three supporting paragraphs, each with a topic sentence that mentions both items being discussed
Conclusion- one paragraph consisting of a summary and a final thought
Guidelines
Your Essay Should:
Be five paragraphs: introduction, body 1, body 2, body 3, and conclusion.
Be written in MLA style (see explanation on the next page).
Use third person point of view. Use the words he, she, they, it, people, citizens, etc. Do not say “I, me, we, our, us, you, your”.
Use consistent verb tense. Use ALL present tense or ALL past tense.
Use transition words and phrases to strengthen points and showcase similarities or differences
Use correct grammar; ensure that all sentences are complete.
Use formal language (no slang, no contractions, etc.)
Include TWO quotes or paraphrases with correct in-text citation. *Use the Essay Resources folder provided in Brightspace, visit Purdue OWL website, and/or use our textbook for help.
Include an MLA-style Works Cited page.
Topics:
The issue can be anything, although local and current themes are often the least covered and most interesting. If you choose something that everyone likely already knows about, however, such as “the effects of smoking,” you must avoid explaining the obvious or at least as if your audience does not know the effects are bad teeth/breath, cancer, shortness of breath, and so on. Remember your audience and that this is a college writing course; your topic will directly reflect your intelligence and capacity for critical thought.
Research
No heavy research is required, but do quote, paraphrase or summarize information from TWO sources, and acknowledge the sources in-text. Ex: “According to Time magazine, the number of parolees is increasing in Alabama” (Johnson 47). Include a Works Cited page. Use credible sources.
Using Correct MLA Style:
In the header area of the page, on the top right corner, add the page number and your last name (click on “insert” then page number, after the page # appears, add in your name).
Make sure to include the heading with your name, instructor’s name, course information, and date in the upper left corner of the essay! At the opening of your essay, double space your name, instructor’s name, course information, and date in the upper left-hand corner.
Just below that, you will need a title. Capitalize the first letter in each word of your title (except for a, the, at, of, in, and to unless one of these words begins the title). Center the title above the essay.
Also, make sure to double-space the text of the essay (Use ctrl-A, then ctrl-2).
Also, make sure your essay is in Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1-inch margins.
Steps to writing:
The following basic steps should help you write an effective Illustration Essay.
Prewriting- Choose a topic for your essay – what you will be writing about.
Develop a thesis statement – what you will prove about the topic.
Put together an informal outline containing your thesis statement and three main support point.
Drafting- Following your outline and basic essay style, write your first draft.
Revising- Review and revise your draft to make sure that the organization of your essay is sound and follows your outline. Also, revise your essay for the flow and readability of the sentences and paragraphs. Ensure that transitions have been used effectively and appropriately.
Editing/Proofreading- Review and revise your essay to make sure you get the grammar, punctuation, and MLA style right.
ssay Assignment:
Write an essay that directly addresses either a single cause and its 3 effects or a single effect and its 3 causes. Develop a thesis of causation and support this thesis in the body of the paper through causal analysis.
For this assignment, you will use the writing process to write a cause & effect essay on a topic of your choice. Use the provided outline for help.
Your paper should be a FIVE paragraph essay:
Introduction- one paragraph with a hook, background info, and thesis statement
Body- three supporting paragraphs, each with a topic sentence that mentions both items being discussed
Conclusion- one paragraph consisting of a summary and a final thought
Guidelines
Your Essay Should:
Be five paragraphs: introduction, body 1, body 2, body 3, and conclusion.
Be written in MLA style (see explanation on the next page).
Use third person point of view. Use the words he, she, they, it, people, citizens, etc. Do not say “I, me, we, our, us, you, your”.
Use consistent verb tense. Use ALL present tense or ALL past tense.
Use transition words and phrases to strengthen points and showcase similarities or differences
Use correct grammar; ensure that all sentences are complete.
Use formal language (no slang, no contractions, etc.)
Include TWO quotes or paraphrases with correct in-text citation. *Use the Essay Resources folder provided in Brightspace, visit Purdue OWL website, and/or use our textbook for help.
Include an MLA-style Works Cited page.
Topics:
The issue can be anything, although local and current themes are often the least covered and most interesting. If you choose something that everyone likely already knows about, however, such as “the effects of smoking,” you must avoid explaining the obvious or at least as if your audience does not know the effects are bad teeth/breath, cancer, shortness of breath, and so on. Remember your audience and that this is a college writing course; your topic will directly reflect your intelligence and capacity for critical thought.
Research
No heavy research is required, but do quote, paraphrase or summarize information from TWO sources, and acknowledge the sources in-text. Ex: “According to Time magazine, the number of parolees is increasing in Alabama” (Johnson 47). Include a Works Cited page. Use credible sources.
Using Correct MLA Style:
In the header area of the page, on the top right corner, add the page number and your last name (click on “insert” then page number, after the page # appears, add in your name).
Make sure to include the heading with your name, instructor’s name, course information, and date in the upper left corner of the essay! At the opening of your essay, double space your name, instructor’s name, course information, and date in the upper left-hand corner.
Just below that, you will need a title. Capitalize the first letter in each word of your title (except for a, the, at, of, in, and to unless one of these words begins the title). Center the title above the essay.
Also, make sure to double-space the text of the essay (Use ctrl-A, then ctrl-2).
Also, make sure your essay is in Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1-inch margins.
Steps to writing:
The following basic steps should help you write an effective Illustration Essay.
Prewriting- Choose a topic for your essay – what you will be writing about.
Develop a thesis statement – what you will prove about the topic.
Put together an informal outline containing your thesis statement and three main support point.
Drafting- Following your outline and basic essay style, write your first draft.
Revising- Review and revise your draft to make sure that the organization of your essay is sound and follows your outline. Also, revise your essay for the flow and readability of the sentences and paragraphs. Ensure that transitions have been used effectively and appropriately.
Editing/Proofreading- Review and revise your essay to make sure you get the grammar, punctuation, and MLA style right.