1. The Introductory paragraph must have a hook that attracts readers, provide a history or background, and include at the end a clear and underlined Thesis Statement with the three (3) sub-points that will be developed in body paragraphs 2, 3, and 4.
2. Here is an example of how a thesis for a Cause-Effect paper should be written: ” The 2008 global financial crisis led to a severe economic recession, high unemployment, and a loss of consumer confidence worldwide.”
3. Use 12 Times New Roman font.
4. Do not use informal language: contractions, informal (slang) words/expressions.
5. Use transitional words: first, another, also, however, therefore, furthermore, etc.
6. You must respond and give feedback to one of your peers for full credit.
When providing feedback, Do NOT just comment on whether or not you agree with your peer. Instead, provide critical feedback to help your peer write a successful paper; follow these questions:
1. Does the introduction have an attention grabber (hook)? If not, provide a suggestion.
2. Does the introduction provide background information to understand the topic? If not, provide a suggestion.
3. Is the thesis statement clear and effectively written as the last sentence of the introduction? If not, provide a suggestion.