Cause/Effect Thesis Statement
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- For the cause and effect essay, you will either consider the cause of something or the effect of something. You must begin by deciding on a topic and think about your purpose in writing. As before, your thesis will be constructed as follows: thesis = topic + purpose.
- You may focus on three causes OR three effects of your topic; although you will likely mention both in the paper, please avoid mixing causes and effects as your main points.
- EXAMPLE
- Topic: the effects of smoking
- Purpose: to educate people about the harmful effects of smoking
- Thesis: Smoking is harmful to the body, and the effect of smoking may include cancer, premature aging, and dental problems.
- Construct your thesis statement and submit it by Wednesday.
Cause/Effect Analytical Writing
Read “How Digital Beauty Filters Perpetuate Colorism” (p. 323) and “The Olympics Devastate Host Cities and Need a Permanent Location” (p. 381) in Everyone’s an Author, which can be accessed by clicking on Bookshelf [RedShelf] on the left-hand toolbar.
After reading both selections, write at least 250 words to answer ONE of the prompts below, and include the prompt number in your answer. You may quote sparingly from the passage, but remember to include quotation marks around the quoted material; direct quotes should be kept to a minimum to receive full credit for the assignment.
Prompt 1: For this reader response, write about your personal emotional reaction to Tate Ryan-Mosley’s “How Digital Beauty Filters Perpetuate Colorism.” Was the author successful in connecting emotionally with the reader? Cite specific examples from the text to support your response.
Prompt 2: Purpose is an important element to consider when writing an essay. In your opinion, what is the purpose of Emily Burack’s “The Olympics Devastate Host Cities and Need a Permanent Location”? Do you consider this essay to be effective? Why or why not? Cite specific examples from the text to support your ideas.
