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steps to write: A
cause and effect
essay
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Distinguish between cause and effect.
To determine
causes, ask, "Why did this happen?" To identify
effects, ask, "What happened because of this?"an
example of one cause...
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A
hm
ed
E
l hilali
A
hm
ed
E
l hilali
steps to write: A
cause and effect
essay
●
Distinguish between cause and effect.
To determine
causes, ask, "Why did this happen?" To identify
effects, ask, "What happened because of this?"an
example of one cause producing one effect:
● Develop your thesis statement.
State
clearly whether you are discussing
causes, effects, or both.
Introduce your
main idea, using the terms "cause"
and/or "effect.
"
● Find and organize supporting details.
Back up your thesis with relevant and
sufficient details that are organized.
● To blend details smoothly in cause and
effect essays, use the transitional words
and phrases listed below.
For causes
because, due to, on cause is, another is, since, for,
first, second
For Effects
consequently, as a result, thus, resulted in, one result
is, another is, therefore
To evaluate the effectiveness of a cause and effect
essay, ask the following questions:
What are the causes? What are the effects? Are there
single or mul
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