reading writing 2
Cause/Effect Essay
Instructions: Follow the guide below to work on your cause/effect essay. For this assignment. You will need to research and find 2 to 3 sources that help answer your research question. Remember to evaluate your sources! Be sure to synthesize them as evidence for your points.
Question (Choose ONE):
1.What are some reasons students choose to study abroad?
2.What are some effects of studying abroad on international students?
How you will be graded:
An introduction that includes and effective hook, relevant background information, and a thesis
Clear and correct thesis statement that includes predictors and a focus on either causes or effects
Clear and correct topic sentences that reflect the ideas from the thesis statement
Use of cause or effect signal words and phrases
Use of transition words, phrases, and other connective devices
Supporting points/details that are both logical and sufficient to develop main idea
Correctly formatted citations that are well integrated and synthesized into the body paragraph you complete.
Control of language forms – grammar and vocabulary
Use of a variety of sentence types, including complex sentences
Reference List with 2-3 sources
INTRODUCTION (5 – 7 sentences)
(THESIS):
BODY PARAGRAPH 1
BODY PARAGRAPH 2
BODY PARAGRAPH 3
conclusion
References:
