Argument of Cause and Effect Write a causal argument about a subject you know well, even if the topic does not strike you as particularly academic, for example: What accounts for the popularity of The Hunger Games trilogy? What are the likely consequences of students living more of their lives via social media? How are video games changing the way students you know learn? In other words, do a deep and revealing causal analysis about your subject, giving readers new insights. Make sure to narrow your argument discussing 3–4 solid points to support your position on your selected topic and gather facts that inform and support by doing research on the web or in the library. You must use a minimum of four (4) reliable, credible sources, cite those sources in your essay and then document each source using MLA style in a Works Cited list at the end of the essay. Make sure you write your argument on what you uncover during your research. Finally, remember the basics in writing an essay: In your introduction, have a clearly defined purpose or claim and a preview of what you will discuss; have a solid well-supported body section addressing the points outlined in your preview; and a conclusion briefly summarizing what you just covered reminding the reader why your perspective matters and why it should be considered.
