This assignment requires students to write a causal analysis essay where they detail either a) the causes of social media usage or b) the effects of social media usage (due to word limitations, students must only choose to write either a single cause-multiple effect or single effect-multiple cause essay); failure to write about the assigned topics will result in a zero (0) on the assignment. The essay must be 200-400 words, and it must follow academic style of documentation as outlined in the First Day Handout. The assignment may not use any outside sources.
The final draft of this essay must be submitted as a .doc or .docx file to the drop box by 11:59 PM on Saturday. Failure to submit the essay correctly will result in a zero (0) on the assignment.
Cause and Effect Essay Grading Rubric
Introductory Paragraph
a. Engages the reader
b. Contains the thesis
Body Paragraphs
a. Have clear topic sentences
b. Show unity in ideas (one main idea and focus)
c. Show coherence of ideas (transitions, logical order)
d. Use appropriate evidence in support of the main idea
Conclusion
a. Restates the thesis and reaffirms the main points, but is not too redundant
b. Ties up the paper with a thought-provoking ending
Conventions
a. Correct spelling
b. Correct grammar
c. Correct punctuation
Assignment a. Essay follows proper academic style of documentation
Its a cause and a effect paper
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