Cause Effect Structure Organization Language CE The Hook

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Cause & Effect Structure, Organization & Language

Cause & Effect Structure, Organization & Language

C&E: The Hook • Think of the hook as a place to begin a

C&E: The Hook • Think of the hook as a place to begin a journey. – For this assignment you’re going to tell about a set of circumstances on one side of ‘taking risks. ’ – The hook should generally mention chances or opportunities in some way or tell some general idea related to your topic.

C&E: General Statements • As you get closer to the Thesis, use more specific

C&E: General Statements • As you get closer to the Thesis, use more specific synonyms to describe the topic. • Define what “taking a risk” is. • Describe basically how this idea exists in your culture. Perhaps give some general examples

C&E: Thesis DO!! • Specifically tell the topic (taking risks). • Give the sub-topics

C&E: Thesis DO!! • Specifically tell the topic (taking risks). • Give the sub-topics (3 total). • Use language to show division of ideas. – cause or reason, effect or result • Include a controlling idea that reflects your attitude about the topic. – a ‘light’ that shines on your ideas.

C&E Thesis DON’T • Use Pronouns • Split your ideas into several sentences •

C&E Thesis DON’T • Use Pronouns • Split your ideas into several sentences • Forget any of the 4 essential parts (Topic, main-points, division of ideas, controlling idea) • Simply state a fact

C&E: The Topic Sentences • Make certain each body paragraph has a topic sentence

C&E: The Topic Sentences • Make certain each body paragraph has a topic sentence that contains – The general topic (Taking risks) – The sub-topic you’ll discuss in that paragraph – The controlling idea from thesis (synonyms ok)

C&E : Body Paragraphs • Make sure each body paragraph has some general statements

C&E : Body Paragraphs • Make sure each body paragraph has some general statements about how the subtopic relates to ‘taking risks’. • Include a specific example, explanation, fact, or illustration to give the readers a clearer picture of what you mean by your general statements. • Tie the example back to those general statements, showing how the two connect.

C&E: Unity & Coherence • Unity is very important. – Each idea must prove

C&E: Unity & Coherence • Unity is very important. – Each idea must prove or show support for the cause/effect you describe. • Coherence elements like transitions are increasingly important, because they need to show relations properly. • Use of verb tenses, such as the prefect progressives, can help show cause & effect relations.

C&E Conclusions • Restate your thesis. – Use new words, but repeat the same

C&E Conclusions • Restate your thesis. – Use new words, but repeat the same idea. • Summarize your paragraphs with about a sentence each. • Reflect on the paper in and leave a final thought for the readers that gives advice or make a prediction.