Project 3: Cause or Effect
For your third paper you will compose a cause or effect paper. Cause or effect papers are intended to show or deepen a reader’s understanding about how specific forces work to bring about a result. Primarily you will be persuading your reader to see the negative effects of a particular process or what causes it. This will lead the reader to see a need for change or reinforce the effectiveness of a specific action. Once again you will need to find at least 3 outside sources to back up your claims. You will need the following paper qualities:
· introduction
· body paragraphs with clear topic sentences and support
· transitions between points
· conclusion
Length: 3-4 pages double spaced
*list sources used at end of paper
Helpful Tips:
· You will want to deepen the reader’s understanding of the forces within the cause and effect relationship, which will lead them to take a position on the issue. This could be an event, occurrence, development, process, problem or condition that needs to be fully explained in how it operates so the reader can better assess how they should logically side on the issue.
· Once you pick a topic, either focus on 3 causes or 3 effects . Trying to do both with this length of paper will not allow you to cover the details needed for analysis.
Rubric:
Introduction
· Attention-grabbing hook
· Sets context with details that reveals significance and relevance
· Clear and concise thesis with although clause, stance, and because clause
/10
Body Paragraphs
· 3 logical and specific causes or effects
· Specific and adequate evidence from credible sources
· Appropriate source introduction and incorporation
· Clear analysis
/15
Organization
· Appropriate length
· Logical arrangement
· Use of strong transitions
/5
Word Choice
· Academic/professional tone
· Avoids cliches, slang,absolutes,informal pronouns,and loaded words
· Concise phrasing, varied word choice, sentence clarity
/5
Conclusion
· Provides summary of the key points
· Creates an expanded thought
· Strong last impression
/10
Free from errors
/2.5
Page length (3-4)
/2.5
/50