Cause and Effect Essay
Cause and Effect EssayTaskFor this essay, you are to write an essay explaining the causes and/or effects of a situation. The essay should have a strong thesis that is defended though the essay.Grade weight15% of your final grade/150 pointsEssay TypeCauses and Effect EssayStudents will choose their own topics.Length900 to 1,200 words (Points will be deducted for essays less than 850 words)Point of View3rd person/ Here are links to a resources that explain more:https://www.capella.edu/interactivemedia/onlinewritingcenter/downloads/handoutWritingInThirdPerson2007.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6o2IsHGc98AudienceAcademic tone suitable for a college educated audienceSourcesThree (3) sources are required.One (1) source must come from the PGCC databasesA Works Cited page must be attached with the sources listed alphabetically in MLA format.Recommended StructureIntroduction- have a hook, enough background to orient your reader, and a thesis that identifies whether you will focus on causes, effects or both.Body -Discuss various links in the causal chain, either tracing it backwards from effect to first cause, or beginning with the first cause. Use transitions to ANALYZE the process rather than simply providing what amounts to a glorified play-by play narration (also know as process) Present the causes chronologically and without missing links.Conclusion Return to thesis, then speculate on possible first causes to right a bad effect or possible other causes that might have destroyed or otherwise altered the good effect.FormattingMLA- 12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch marginsHere is a video to help with formatting in Microsoft Wordhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4dTc9Fpy0QHere is the link to get your PGCC free Microsoft Office 365https://ask.pgcc.edu/TDClient/1778/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=49723ResourcesReading: Successful College Writing Chapter 18Assignment Rubric