Cause and Effect Organization Essay 2 Addictions Using

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Cause and Effect Organization Essay #2 “Addictions”

Cause and Effect Organization Essay #2 “Addictions”

Using Cause & Effect to Explain • Essay #2 is an explanation • Explanation

Using Cause & Effect to Explain • Essay #2 is an explanation • Explanation can be organized as cause & effect • Let’s look at cause & effect organization!

2 Common Patterns: Block Chain

2 Common Patterns: Block Chain

Block • Introduction + Thesis in paragraph 1 • Body: Definition of addiction. Then,

Block • Introduction + Thesis in paragraph 1 • Body: Definition of addiction. Then, all causes are discussed as blocks in 1, 2, 3 or more paragraphs • Transition paragraph (may be 1 -2 sentences long). • Effects discussed as blocks in 1, 2, 3, or more paragraphs

When to Use Block • Use when there are no direct cause & effect

When to Use Block • Use when there are no direct cause & effect relationships • Use with larger topics

For Example, a paper on smoking…. . The causes for someone to start smoking

For Example, a paper on smoking…. . The causes for someone to start smoking are varied. They may include: • Peer pressure (smoking to fit in) • Imitating Parent(s) smoking • Imitating Movie stars smoking

However…. . The effects of smoking are not closely related to the causes… •

However…. . The effects of smoking are not closely related to the causes… • “hairy tongue” • Bad breath • Stained teeth Cancer

Block Essay Structure Introduction + Thesis Definition +Cause BODY Transition Effect Conclusion (may include

Block Essay Structure Introduction + Thesis Definition +Cause BODY Transition Effect Conclusion (may include solutions) Hint: Cause paragraphs and effect paragraphs don’t have to be equal!

Chain • Introduction + Thesis in paragraph 1 • Definition + Cause and its

Chain • Introduction + Thesis in paragraph 1 • Definition + Cause and its effect, cause and its effect in 1, 2, 3 or more paragraphs. • Paragraphs are linked together as a chain.

When to Use Chain • Use if causes & effects are closely related •

When to Use Chain • Use if causes & effects are closely related • Use if the topic is small.

For example, in a paper on shopping addiction, the causes are closely related to

For example, in a paper on shopping addiction, the causes are closely related to the effects… Causes • Feelings of “emptiness” • Low self esteem • Buying unnecessary items Effects • Shop to “fill the emptiness” • Shop/buy things to impress others • “Max-ing out” credit cards, debt

Chain: cause/effect

Chain: cause/effect

Think about your topic and decide which method fits it best, block or chain.

Think about your topic and decide which method fits it best, block or chain.

What about the What, Why, How? • What = definition • Why = causes

What about the What, Why, How? • What = definition • Why = causes • How = solutions offered in the conclusion (or as part of the effects)

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