Essay 3 Thesis/Outline Instructions and Checklist

Cause and Effect Argument Essay

In preparation for Essay 3 and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an essay demonstrating that you understand and practice reading, writing, and rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; apply methods of sound reasoning; produce well-structured essays; integrate sources accurately and effectively; write with clarity; recognize standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and apply knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 6 LOs: 1, 2, 3).

In Module/Week 6, you will write a thesis statement and outline for the cause and effect argument essay that you will write in Module/Week 7.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS(THIS IS SIMPLY AN OUTLINE INCLUDING A THESIS STATEMENT)

Develop an outline for your cause and effect argument essay that includes a clear thesis statement and a plan of support. Be sure to include all parts identified in “Structuring a Cause and Effect Argument” on pages 475–476 in your Practical Argument textbook.  In addition, include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrases (6 total) into your essay from at least 3 outside sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposing arguments. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (APA, MLA, or Turabian). Your outside sources can include scholarly sources and the Bible. (Note: Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source for academic writing.)

Cause and Effect Essay Prompt

Write a cause and effect argument in which you answer 1 of the following questions:

1.      How does the  portrayal of celebrities by the media impact the morals and/or values of American youth?

2.      How have advancements in technology impacted communication in America?

3.      How has social media impacted American culture?

After reading pages 468–481 in your Practical Argument textbook, you will be prepared to plan your own cause and effect argument that addresses one of the following questions:

1.      How does the  portrayal of celebrities by the media impact the morals and/or values of American youth? (USE THIS TITLE, PLEASE)

2.      How have advancements in technology impacted communication in America?

3.      How has social media impacted American culture?

Part 2

When you are satisfied with the quality of your outline, post it to Blackboard. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian on the title page and in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your paper.

Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 6.