Cause and Effect
Essay: Explaining Why
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Layout one: Example: 1. Introduction/Cause Terrorists blew up the twin towers on September 11. 2.
Effect #1 3. Effect #2 Gas prices have gone down 4. Effect #3 Soldiers are going to war 5.
Conclusion Layout two : Example: 1. Introduction/Effect Many first year students drop out of college 2. Cause #1 Poor preparation in high school 3. Cause #2 Not used to freedom 4. Cause #3 Too many responsibilities outside of school 5.
Conclusion Possible topics : 1. Write about the effects of living in a dormitory, in your own apartment or at home. 2. Write about a role model who has influenced you in three or more important ways, or about three role models, each of whom has influenced you in an important way. 3. Discuss why you chose your major. 4. Discuss the reasons why someone you know got a tattoo or body pierce or why someone you know did not get a tattoo or body pierce. 5. Write about a specific experience you had in observing or being involved in a road-rage incident. Stress causes or effects. 6. Write about the reasons why a well-known person achieved great fame. You might choose a performer, thinker, artist, writer, scientist or political or social leader. 7. Write generally about the causes or the effects of teen pregnancy and parenthood. 8. Discuss buying and shopping in terms of the causes and effects of each activity. |
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