Requesting help to write a cause and effect essay

Purpose: To convince readers that your position is logical, well-reasoned, and effective. You are either going to focus on the causes or the effects of the topic.

Audience: Universal Audience—individuals who have some college education and who are reasonable.  This is a group of people who are fair-minded and are interested in reading what you have to offer them.

Essay Layout: Use MLA formatting precisely

· Include a claim (position statement) that is placed as the last sentence in the introduction.

· Write in third person—no first or second person pronouns (no I, we, you, etc.)

· Avoid contractions

· Select words that are appropriate and effective for convincing the audience.

Length—from 4 to 5 pages