Unit 3 Cause and effect essay

Cause and Effect Essay Causal analysis explains the cause-and- effect relationship between two or more elements. Causes ask, why did “X” happen? Or why does “X” happens? Effect, on the other hand, asks, what did “Y” produce? Or what does “Y” produce? Or what will “Y” produce?

Cause and Effect Continued An example of organizing a cause and effect essay on your recent traffic accident. A thesis emphasizing the causes will maybe focus on the following causes: Cause (defective breaks) Cause (hidden yield sign) Cause (bad weather)

Thesis Continued A thesis emphasizing the effects of the car accident will include the following effects: Effect (doctor bills) Effect (loss of car) Effect (high insurance rates)

Recap: Thesis (Type A) that focuses on the causes Car Accident Defective Brakes Hidden Yield Sign Bad Weather

Recap: Thesis (Type B) that focuses on the effects Loss of Car Doctor’s Bills Car Accident High Insurance Rates

Suggestions/Questions to Consider for the Content PURPOSE What is the subject and purpose of your cause and effect essay? DEVELOPMENT Will your essay emphasize primarily the causes or the effects of your topic? QUANTITY List at least two major causes or effects that you might use in the discussion of your topic.

Just like Sesame Street… This presentation has been brought to you by the letters “D” and “r” – Dr. Kathryn Strayer, associate professor of English and interim director of the faculty for the QEP.