*Read Chapter 6 **Write a five (5) paragraph Cause and Effect Essay in MLA format. ***Prompt: Choose ONE of the following topics for your essay: 1. What impact does frequent violence (either from war or street violence) have on a community? 2. What effect does social media have on real-life communications? 3. What are the effects of modern technology on children? 4. What are the causes and effects of changing a major in the middle of one’s studies? 5. What causes a person to become an excellent student? A. You must choose one of the essay options I have provided for this assignment. If you submit an essay that does not respond to one of the prompts, your essay will not be accepted as an appropriate response to this writing assignment; instead, you will be asked to write another essay that does respond to the prompt you were assigned. B. You must use the MLA format. C. You must include at least three (citations). D. This essay is due next Sunday, November 21, 2021, at midnight. The document with the rubrics (criteria) that I will use to grade this essay is attached below. Also, remember to reference your Lectures for Week 4 folder enclosed in this week for important information that will help you write and revise your essay. Rubric for Cause and Effect Essay Maximum: 100 % X 100 % 90 % 75 % 50 % Organization: introduction (thesis statement), body paragraphs, conclusion The introduction is a well-developed and grabs the reader’s interest; it contains a clearly stated thesis sentence. The body fully and competently examines the topic by breaking it down into causes and effects; the conclusion effectively ends the writing, without repetition, and contains a clincher statement; unity and coherence are accurate throughout. The introduction creates interest and contains a topic sentence or thesis sentence; the body examines the topic by breaking it down into causes and effects, but not fully; the conclusion brings the writing to a close; there is a generally logical progression of ideas and information. Overall purpose is generally clear; most causes and effects are logical; there is some use of specific causeeffect transition words; the writing shows fairly consistent awareness of the audience. Most word choices are precise. The introduction lacks a topic sentence or thesis sentence, or the sentence is misleading or unclear; the body does not explain causes and effects; the conclusion is missing, contradictory, or repetitive; the writing lacks unity and coherence. 30 points Elements of Cause and Effect Writing 30 points Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling No errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling. There are some errors (1-5) in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. The introduction contains a topic sentence or thesis sentence, but the sentence is unclear, imprecise, or inadequate; the body explains at least one cause and effect; a conclusion is present but is weak or repetitive; more logical development is needed throughout. The purpose is not always obvious; causes and effects are not entirely clear or logical; there is little or no use of cause-effect transition words; greater attention should be given to the intended audience. Several word choices are redundant, vague, or imprecise. There are several errors (610) in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. The essay is presented in the correct MLA format and includes at least 3 correctly formatted works cited. The essay is lacking in one area of the MLA format. It contains only 2 works cited or citations are lacking in correct format. The essay is lacking in more than one area of the MLA format. It contains only 1 works cited or citations are lacking in correct format. The overall purpose is clear; causes and effects are logical; cause-effect transition words and phrases are used effectively; the writing is tailored to the audience. Word choice is consistently careful and often particularly precise, powerful, or apt. 20 points MLA Format and Works Cited 20 points The purpose is not clear; causes and effects are illogical or missing; the writing lacks cause-effect transition words and phrases; the writing is not tailored for the intended audience. Word choice is consistently confusing or unclear. Expression is blocked by numerous errors (more than 10) in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. The essay is lacking completely the MLA format. It contains no works cited or all citations are lacking in correct format. Purchase answer to see full attachment Explanation & Answer: 5 Paragraphs Tags: social media communication User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following our company’shonor code & terms of service.
