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Chapter 8 Dev Ed Writing 0990-61
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The Writing Process Know the assignment Planning Drafting Revising Editing Proofread Final Draft
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The happiest man on earth lives in a British house, gets an American salary, has a Chinese wife, and eats Japanese food.British houseAmerican salaryChinese wifeJapanese food The saddest man on earth lives in a Japanese house, gets a Chinese salary, has an American wife, and eats British food.—Another traditional joke.Japanese houseChinese salaryAmerican wifeBritish food
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Stereotypes What are stereotypes? Are they always negative? Knowing a stereotype does not make you racist. List of stereotypes
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What is a Cause and Effect Essay? A cause and effect essay analyzes the progression of events or ideas in a linear fashion. There is a result and stated factors that lead to this result. A logical conclusion is put forward and it is the job of the writer to provide evidence showing the connection between the cause and the effect.
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Structure of Cause and Effect Paper Introduction Introduce topic Present beginning point for argument of logical progression (thesis) Provide background information for topic Body Show logical progression of arguments leading from cause to effect Ensure that structure remains intact Provide ample evidence to show thought process Conclusion Restate key points Briefly review logical process
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Structure the Cause Essay Introduction · Provide thesis, basis for causal chain, and identify effect or effects; the key question is, What caused this? 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.
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Structure of the Effects Essay Introduction · Provide thesis and basis for effects, describe primary cause; may use more than one paragraph. The key question is, What effects result from this cause? Body · Discuss each effect, tracing its path back to the causal chain and the root cause. Conclusion · Return to thesis; speculate on possible first cause to right each bad effect.
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Homework Weekly Journal x2 - Wrong Judgments 20 Weekly Quiz - Chapters 12, 13 10 Article 2 Summary Draft 15 Stereotype Research Summary 4
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