Comp 102 CA: Assignment Sheet Essay I—Cause & Effect Length: 500-750 words Paper Order
Topic Choices & Directions: Write a cause/effect paper using one of the these choices.
1. Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth's ambition: the effect(s) of Macbeth's yearn for power. (Obsession)
2. The tragedy of Macbeth. (choose theme/outcome)
3. Attending/Avoiding Church
4. Owning a car you can/can't depend on.
5. Using Credit Cards
6. Using Good or Poor Study Habits (you choose direction)
7. Watching TV (i.e. soaps, news, sports, etc.)
8. Eating/Dieting and/or Exercise Disorders (Too Much or Too Little)
9. Owning a Pet
10. Listening to Music (Country, Rock, etc)
11. Laughter
12. Your Own Idea (Talk with Mrs. Kennedy first!)

Possible Approaches: 1) Begin with specific effect(s), then analyze cause(s); 2) Begin with specific cause(s), then analyze effect(s). Note: Must choose either 3 effect & 1 cause or 3 causes & 1 effect

Incorporate your 3-part thesis statement into the beginning of the paper (as the last sentence of your intro). Support the 3 major points in the thesis with specific details within the essay. Include smooth transitions between points. Be sure to arrive at some definite, concrete conclusions, reaffirming the thesis smoothly and naturally in the ending of the essay.

Find and use at least one credible source to back up any one of your points. Include a bibliography at the bottom of the last page of your essay. Cite the source within the paper as well, showing where the source begin and where it ends. Example paraphrase: In "Managing Your Time" published in The Journal of Logic, Sam Edwards suggests a way to take control of an over-loaded schedule. Students should make a list of tasks that they will complete each day (114).

Book bibliography includes: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City: Publ. Co., Copyright date.

Periodical bibliography includes: Author's Last name, First Name. "Title of Article." Periodical Title Day Month (Year): pages where article is found.

Internet Source bibliography includes: Author--if given. "Title of Article." Date website created. Date your looked at the information. <url>.

*Include a photocopy of your source(s).

Show, don't tell. Focus on details that contribute to the thesis. Streamline the rest of the details. Carefully proofread drafts for problems with ordering of events, consistent verb tense, consistent point of view, personal pronouns (Don't use second person.)