Cause and Effect Argument
Assignment
In Module/Week 7, you will write a 1,200–1,500-word cause and effect argument essay from the thesis/outline that you submitted in Module/Week 7. Please note the word count does not include citations.
Cause and Effect Essay Prompt
Proofreading Checklist
Use the Essay 3 Grading Rubric in Blackboard and the proofreading checklist to draft and revise your essay. Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your essay.
| Reading & Study Application | Successful | Needs Revision |
| 1. Introduction: Establishes a context for the argument by explaining the need to examine causes or to consider effects; states the essay’s thesis (Make sure you address one of the prompt questions.) | ||
| 2. Background: Gives an overview of the situation | ||
| 3. Evidence: discusses less important causes or effects | ||
| 4. Evidence: discusses major causes or effects | ||
| 5. Integrates at least 4 quotes, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase from at least 3 outside sources | ||
| 6. Refutation of opposing arguments: Considers and rejects other possible causes or effects | ||
| 7. Conclusion: Reinforces the argument’s main point; includes a strong concluding statement | ||
| 8. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, ethos (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate | ||
| 9. Title reflects issue and proposal information | ||
| 10. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person pronouns have been removed) | ||
| 11. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted, title, abstract, and References page.
If using MLA format, contains a properly formatted Works Cited page If using Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title page and Bibliography page |
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| 12. Double spaced; 12-point Times New Roman font | ||
| 13. Uses signal phrases and appropriate transitions | ||
| 15. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sources cited within the body of the essay | ||
| 14. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanics |
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