COMP 110 “CHECKLIST” – CAUSE-EFFECT
COMP 110 “CHECKLIST” – CAUSE-EFFECT –ESSAY 6
Please ensure your essay incorporates the following elements:
(General Requirements)
___ a clear, well-defined thesis statement
___ unity, whereby all thoughts are centered on the thesis
___ well-developed paragraphs (a minimum of 3 sentences)
___ varied sentence structures (i.e. simple/compound/complex) as well as proper sentence structures
___ proper transitions from paragraph to paragraph or within each paragraph
___ correct grammar and punctuation
___ correct spelling and spacing
___ consistent verb tense and mood
___ consistent point of view
___ an introduction that captures interest/defines the issue
___ a conclusion that reinforces thesis/summarizes main points
___ a complete answer that follows directly from the assignment
___ 700 words (2 ½ — 3 fully typed pages)
___ a title
(CAUSE-EFFECT REQUIREMENTS)
___ consistent focus (informative, speculative, persuasive)
___ in-depth analysis (primary/secondary and immediate/remote)
___ organized pattern (chronological, emphatic, etc.)
___ minimal absolutes (e.g. “obviously, undoubtedly”) and accurate causal links (“therefore, because”)
___ awareness of “post hoc fallacy” and correlation mistakes
