A cause is a reason for, or events leading up to. An effect is the results of a cause or causes. Having the skill to think in the mode of cause and effect is a key to victory in daily situations.
A cause and effect paragraph analyzes the causes or effects of a ceratain situation.
Transitional Expressions For Cause & Effect
To Show Causes
the first cause (second, third)
the first reason (second, third)
yet another factor
because
is caused by
results from
To Show Effects
one important effect
another result
a third outcome
as a result
consequently
then, next, therefore, thus, so
Avoiding Problems in Cause and Effect Writing
1. Do not oversimplify
2. Do not confuse time order with causation
3. Do not confuse causes and effects