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Cause-EffectEssay
2. Introduction • The cause-effect essay explains why or how some event
happened, and what resulted from the event. • This essay is a study of the
relationship between two or more events or experiences. • In other words,
cause and effect essays focus on why things happen (causes) and what
happens as a result (effects).
3. When writing a cause and effect essay: 1. Distinguish between cause
and effect. To determine causes, ask, "Why did this happen?" To identify
effects, ask, "What happened because of this?“
4. 2. 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.”
5. 3.Organise supporting details. You can organise details in the following
ways: • Chronological.Details are arranged in the order in which the events
occurred. • Order of importance. Details are arranged from least to most
important or vice versa. • Categorical.Details are arranged by dividing the
topic into parts or categories.
6. 4. Use appropriate transitions. To blend details, use the transitional words
and phrases.
7. Block & Chain You can organise a cause/effect essay in two main ways: 1.
Block organisation 2. Chain organisation
8. In block organisation, you first discuss all the causes as a block, then,
you discuss all the effects together as a block. Block Organisation
9. Example:
10.Example:
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12.Example:
13.Transition Paragraph • In block organisation, a short paragraph often
separates one major section from another major section. This paragraph is
called a transition paragraph. • Its purpose is to conclude one section and
introduce another section. • It is helpful when your topic is long and complex.
14.Diagram of cause-effect essay Introduction Introduce the subject Body
Describe the cause and its effects cause effect effect effect Conclusion
Summary
15.Chain Organisation In a chain-reaction essay, the reader describes how one
event led to another.
16.My wife left me! Chain Reaction of events: • I received a deport from my
boss. • Because of my arrest, I lost my job. • Because I lost my job, I had no
money. • Because I had no money, my wife left me.
17.Suggestions • Remember your purpose • Focus on immediate and direct
causes (or effects) • Strengthen your essay by using supporting evidence
18.When evaluating a cause and effect essay, ask the
following questions: What are the causes? What are the effects? Which
should be emphasised? Are there single or multiple causes? Are there single
or multiple effects? Is a chain reaction involved?

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