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Written Communication Dallas High School

Written Communication Dallas High School. MLA Research Paper Guide : Cause /Effect and Problem/Solution. 1. A Good Thesis…. clearly and concisely states the main point of your paper is arguable is located at the end of the intro paragraph

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Written Communication Dallas High School

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  1. Written Communication Dallas High School MLA Research Paper Guide: Cause/Effect and Problem/Solution

  2. 1. A Good Thesis… clearly and concisely states the main point of your paper is arguable is located at the end of the intro paragraph indicates either a cause and effect relationship or the best solution to a problem

  3. 1. A Good Thesis (cont’d)… Cause & Effect General subject: Obesity Specific topic: The media’s impact on childhood obesity Thesis statement: Childhood obesity is negatively impacting people worldwide, and the media is significantly contributing to the problem. Problem & Solution General subject: Smoking Specific topic: Preventing teen and preteen smoking Thesis statement: To prevent the increasing trend of teens and preteens smoking, more intense measures should be taken to thoroughly teach them the dangers that it can present.

  4. Cause/Effect: Methods of Organization

  5. Cause/Effect: Focus on Causes CAUSE #1 EFFECT CAUSE #2 CAUSE #3

  6. Cause/Effect: Focus on Causes Outline Framework I. Introduction II. Effect A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Cause #1 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Cause #2 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Cause #3 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. VI. Conclusion

  7. Cause/Effect: Focus on Effects EFFECT #1 CAUSE EFFECT #2 EFFECT #3

  8. Cause/Effect: Focus on Effects Outline Framework I. Introduction II. Cause A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Effect #1 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Effect #2 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Effect #3 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. VI. Conclusion

  9. 5. Cause/Effect: Causal Chain CAUSE EFFECT CAUSE EFFECT

  10. Cause/Effect: Causal Chain Outline Framework I. Introduction II. Cause #1 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Effect #1 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Cause #2 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Effect #2 A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. VI. Conclusion

  11. Problem/Solution: Method of Organization

  12. Problem/Solution Solution#1 Problem Solution#2 Solution#3: Best Solution!

  13. Problem/Solution Outline Framework I. Introduction II. Problem A. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. B. Examples, evidence, stats., etc. Solution #1 A. Advantages B. Disadvantages Solution #2 A. Advantages B. Disadvantages Solution #3 (Best Solution) A. Advantages B. Only! VI. Conclusion

  14. MLA Citations for Databases and Books

  15. Citing Databases: Infotrac Lemonick, Michael D. and Alice Park. “The Science of Addiction.” Time 16 July 2007: 42-48. Infotrac. Gale Group. Dallas High School Library, Dallas, PA. 2 January 2008 <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>. Author’s name Title of article Title of periodical Date of publication Page number Title of database Name of sponsoring institution or organization Location of subscription Date when you found the resource Electronic address, or URL, of the resource (in <angle brackets>)

  16. Citing Databases: SIRS Lemonick, Michael D. and Alice Park. “The Science of Addiction.” Time 16 July 2007: 42-48. SIRS Researcher. SIRS Knowledge Source. Dallas High School Library, Dallas, PA. 2 January 2008 <http://www.sirs.com>. Author’s name Title of article Title of periodical Date of publication Page number Title of database Name of sponsoring institution or organization Location of subscription Date when you found the resource Electronic address, or URL, of the resource (in <angle brackets>)

  17. Citing Databases: EBSCOhost Lemonick, Michael D. and Alice Park. “The Science of Addiction.” Time 16 July 2007: 42-48. Masterfile Premier.EBSCOhost. Dallas High School Library, Dallas, PA. 2 January 2008 <http://search.epnet.com>. Author’s name Title of article Title of periodical Date of publication Page number Title of database Name of sponsoring institution or organization Location of subscription Date when you found the resource Electronic address, or URL, of the resource (in <angle brackets>)

  18. Citing Books Hosseini, Khaled. A Thousand Splendid Suns. New York: Riverhead Books, 2007. Author’s name Title of book City of publication Publisher name Year of publication

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