STEP 1:Draft a one-page OUTLINE for your Cause-Effect Analysis essay. Use brainstorming and questioning methods to narrow your topic and discover a path for developing it. State the following rhetorical features of your proposed paper: 1. Title (3 to 6 words) 2. Working thesis (overall claim) 3. Will you focus on causes or effects? 4. Outline of main points (rough structure) 5. Conclusion (should echo thesis) I will attach an example for you to follow. STEP 2: Write an essay (4 to 5 pages) that explores the cause(s) and effect(s) of one of the following topics: Climate change The Covid-19 pandemic Tropical storms or hurricanes Food deserts Social media addiction Obesity Gun violence Cell phone innovation Cruelty to animals You will first submit a one-page OUTLINE stating your purpose, audience, working thesis, and rough outline of main points. Be sure to complete the following steps as you develop your essay: Brainstorm to discover and define your purpose, scope, and audience Use your thesis to guide the organization of main points Edit your paragraphs for logical sequence, transitions, and smooth flow Edit your sentences for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and coherence Format your paper according to MLA guidelines A basic cause and effect essay structure would look like this: Introduction: Describe the event or situation your essay will explore. Include your thesis statement, which may focus on what you think is the main cause or effect of the event or situation. Body Paragraphs (Causes): Start with what you feel is the main cause of the event, providing evidence to back up your argument. Then, follow with describing secondary causes. Body Paragraphs (Effects): Just as with the causes, here you’ll start with the biggest or most important effect of the situation. Again, provide evidence to back up your argument. Subsequent paragraphs can then discuss other effects worth noting. Conclusion: Reiterate your thesis statement and summarize the main points of your essay, showing how they support your thesis. Alternatively, you may choose to discuss the effects before you talk about the causes. It depends on the argument you’re trying to make or where you’d like to place greater emphasis. If you want to focus more on the causes, that section can be larger than the section on effects, for example. Either approach is acceptable, as long as your essay flows naturally.