Causes and effects

A template/structure for writing a causes and effects essay

The cause-and-effect essay opens with a general introduction to the topic, which then leads to a thesis that states the main cause, main effect, or various causes and effects of a condition or event.

1. Brainstorm the Essay Topic.

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     Creating an excellent cause-and-effect subject entails looking around and thinking on probable causes for what you notice. For example, natural occurrences, social and cultural movements, or the evolution of ideas.
     

There is also a chance to create a cause-and-effect essay about a piece of literature, emphasizing the interconnections between characters, places, and events.

2. Establish a Thesis

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     A thesis statement can either emphasize a single cause-and-effect link or explain how a single event creates several consequences. You may also look into how a phenomenon might have several causes.
     

3. Arrange your main points into Body Paragraphs

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     The body paragraphs should each offer a particular example of why a thesis is correct. And make sure that each paragraph of an essay covers a distinct aspect of the link between your issue and its causes by outlining it.
     

4. Write a First Draft

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     Create the first draft of your essay using your thesis statement and body paragraph ideas. Provide a detailed case for how one person, item, concept, or event influences another. To keep each body paragraph tied to your thesis, use unambiguous subject phrases and transition words.
     

5. Review your work for Clarity and Logic

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     Pose the following questions to yourself:
     

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   Do I have a distinct point of view?
   
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   Do my examples demonstrate how one event led to the occurrence of another?
   
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   Are my subject phrases and transitions clear and informative?
   
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   Have I persuaded you of my point of view?
   

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