Revised Introduction to Causal Analysis

Thursday, October 6th

​Today's Objectives

​Today's Agenda

​1. Review course schedule

2. Complete ​cause/effect quiz

3. Review cause/effect planning process, essay assignment, research/evidence

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• ​Define cause and effect

• Evaluate the techniques writers may use to achieve clarity, emphasis, economy, and variety

​Introduction to Complex Cause/Effect Relationships (Textbook Ch. 18)

Question 1: What do complex cause/effect relationships look like vs. simple ones?

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Question 2: ​What is the most effective way to organize a cause/effect essay?

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Question 3: What role does evidence and research play in fully explaining causes and effects? ​

​Planning a Cause/Effect Essay: Academic Advisors and Success Coaches for TCTC students

​Pattern: Single effect, multiple cause

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Thesis: When TCTC students are assigned both an academic advisor and a success coach, the results are positive, as they become more accountable for their education while also gaining access to support and resources at the college.

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Organization: Systematic; Since students have these advisors/coaches for the duration of their time at TCTC, there isn't a specific timeline needed to associate the entire topic with. I will start with my cause, and then analyze my effects in the order in my thesis.

100 Cause and Effect Essay Topics - Owlcation

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