3. Think rigorously about causes
and effects (use graphic organizer)Cause-Effect: Longman Reader Chapter 9
Jump to Chapter Review Notes, Assignment
cause-effect: can uncover the subtle and often surprising connections between events and phenomena
Watch for words like causes, effects, sources, impact, motivates, happens, outcomes, or reasons.
Suggestions for Writing:
1. Stay focused on your purpose.
2. Adapt the content and tone to the purpose and audience.
3. Think rigorously about causes
and effects (use graphic organizer)
4. Write a thesis focusing on causes, effects, or both.
5. Choose an organizational pattern (often chronological or emphatic).
6. Use language that hints at the complexity of cause-effect relationships. Avoid absolutes.
Assignment: Complete study guide for Bowling for Columbine. Diagram cause-effect relationships for the topic of your persuasive research paper.