Use two or three reliable, academic sources to support your thesis.
• Cite the source information parenthetically using the author and page number for a PDF file or the author and paragraph number
for an HTML file. Examples: (Bryan 24) (Bryan par. 5)
• Include a Works Cited page as the last page of the essay.Use two or three reliable, academic sources to support your thesis.
• Cite the source information parenthetically using the author and page number for a PDF file or the author and paragraph number
for an HTML file. Examples: (Bryan 24) (Bryan par. 5)
• Include a Works Cited page as the last page of the essay.
1. Present a clear thesis: Your thesis informs readers of your purpose or intention.
2. Follow an organizational pattern: Two basic ways to organize a cause-effect essay exist: chronological (time) order and
emphatic order. Chronological order discusses the causes and effects in the order that they occur. Emphatic order reserves
the strongest and most significant cause and/or effect until the end. Continually to make connections between the cause and
effect throughout the essay.
3. Use transitions: Traditional words help the reader follow your cause/effect analysis. Common cause-effect transition words
include so, because, therefore, consequently, subsequently, and as a result.
4. Draw a conclusion: Restate the thesis and reach a conclusion concerning and cause and/or effects. Revisit the major points
and the overall idea of your essay so the reader can tie together your thoughts.1. Present a clear thesis: Your thesis informs readers of your purpose or intention.
2. Follow an organizational pattern: Two basic ways to organize a cause-effect essay exist: chronological (time) order and
emphatic order. Chronological order discusses the causes and effects in the order that they occur. Emphatic order reserves
the strongest and most significant cause and/or effect until the end. Continually to make connections between the cause and
effect throughout the essay.
3. Use transitions: Traditional words help the reader follow your cause/effect analysis. Common cause-effect transition words
include so, because, therefore, consequently, subsequently, and as a result.
4. Draw a conclusion: Restate the thesis and reach a conclusion concerning and cause and/or effects. Revisit the major points
and the overall idea of your essay so the reader can tie together your thoughts.
