CAUSE AND EFFECT

What is a Cause-and-Effect Essay?

The cause-and-effect essay

is an analysis of an event,
circumstance, experience,
occurrence or situation of
which the writer wants to
examine the actions or
circumstances that lead to a
result or consequence.
The writer will examine the
relationship and
connections between the
causes and effects.

What is a Cause-and-Effect Essay?

The essay is a way to

make sense of the world

and the writer should
explore and then share
his understanding.
The writer should show
why something
happened, how the
events are linked, or what
the results are of the
actions.

How do I organize a Cause/Effect Essay?

Introduction

Introduction

Introduce the subject / thesis

Introduce the subject / thesis

Describe the cause and its effects

OR

cause

effect

effect

Describe the causes and the effect

effect

Conclusion
Prediction, final thoughts,
suggestion, call to action

cause

cause

cause

effect

Conclusion
Prediction, final thoughts,
suggestion, call to action

How do I plan a Cause-and-Effect Essay?

What is the connection between

the causes and effects? Is there a

direct correlation between the
events? If one follows another in
time, it does not necessarily mean
one caused the other.
How many causes and effects are

there? Does one cause have one

effect or many? Does one effect
have one cause or many?

How do I plan a Cause-and-Effect Essay?

Are the causes and effects

best written in time order or in

order of significance? If the
essay is better written in
emphatic order, the strongest
cause or effect needs to be at
the end.
What evidence, facts, and

research can you use for

support? Gather details and
analyze your information to
use the most convincing.

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