Directions: For this assignment, you will write a paper using the cause and effect strategy (refer to pages 247-248 in your textbook for suggested topics). Write your essay in a Word document. Your essay should include the following elements:
Essay should be 2-3 pages in length (excluding the title page)
Include a title page in proper APA format
Text should be double-spaced
One-inch margins should be at the left, right, top, and bottom of each page
12 point font
Times New Roman font
Indent paragraphs five spaces
Topic is focused
Purpose is clear; a specific audience is addressed
Thesis statement focuses on one central point or issue, is one sentence in length, and is precise and interesting
Smooth transitions
Research incorporated should be properly cited in APA
Remember: do not write in first person point of view
Grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors are minimal