ENGL 101 Essay 3 Thesis/Outline Instructions and Checklist Cause-and-Effect Argument Essay In preparation for Essay 3 and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an essay that understands and practices reading, writing, and rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; applies methods of sound reasoning; produces well-structured essays; integrates sources accurately and effectively; writes with clarity; recognizes standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and applies knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 8 LOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). In Module/Week 7, you will write a thesis statement and outline for the cause and effect argument essay that you will write in the next module/week. Develop an outline for your cause and effect argument essay that includes a clear thesis statement and a plan of support. Be sure to include all parts identified in “Structuring a Cause and Effect Argument” on pages 475–476 in your Practical Argument textbook. In addition, include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary,and 1 paraphrases into your essay from at least 3 outside sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposing argument(s). Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (APA, MLA, or Turabian). Your outside sources can include scholarly sources and the Bible. (Note: Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source for academic writing.) Cause and Effect Essay Prompt Write a cause and effect argument in which you answer one of the following questions: 1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of terrorism on American soil? 2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have constitutional rights? 3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into local culture? Use academic research to include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (at least 6 total) from at least 3 sources. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (current APA, MLA, or Turabian). The Bible can count as one of your sources. After reading pages 468–481 in your Practical Argument textbook, you will be prepared to plan your own cause and effect argument that addresses one of the following questions: 1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of terrorism on American soil? 2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have constitutional rights? 3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into local culture? Begin by reviewing the reading assignment with special attention to page 468—What is a Cause-and-Effect Argument?, page 471—Understanding Cause-and-Effect Relationships, and pages 475–476—Structuring a Cause-and-Effect Argument. Next, do some preliminary research about your topic utilizing the scho ...

1. ENGL 101
Essay 3 Thesis/Outline Instructions and Checklist
Cause-and-Effect Argument Essay
In preparation for Essay 3 and by completing your textbook
readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively
compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an
essay that understands and practices reading, writing, and
rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; applies
methods of sound reasoning; produces well-structured essays;
integrates sources accurately and effectively; writes with
clarity; recognizes standard usage in English grammar, word
choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and
applies knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence
editing and revision (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and
Module/Week 8 LOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
In Module/Week 7, you will write a thesis statement and outline
for the cause and effect argument essay that you will write in
the next module/week.
Develop an outline for your cause and effect argument essay
that includes a clear thesis statement and a plan of support. Be
sure to include all parts identified in “Structuring a Cause and
Effect Argument” on pages 475–476 in your Practical Argument
textbook. In addition, include at least 4 quotations, 1
summary,and 1 paraphrases into your essay from at least 3
outside sources to support your thesis statement and provide
opposing argument(s). Be sure to document your sources
correctly according to your documentation style (APA, MLA, or
Turabian). Your outside sources can include scholarly sources
and the Bible. (Note: Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source
for academic writing.)
Cause and Effect Essay Prompt

2. Write a cause and effect argument in which you answer one of
the following questions:
1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of
terrorism on American soil?
2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have
constitutional rights?
3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into
local culture?
Use academic research to include at least 4 quotations, 1
summary, and 1 paraphrase (at least 6 total) from at least 3
sources. Be sure to document your sources correctly according
to your documentation style (current APA, MLA, or Turabian).
The Bible can count as one of your sources.
After reading pages 468–481 in your Practical Argument
textbook, you will be prepared to plan your own cause and
effect argument that addresses one of the following questions:
1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of
terrorism on American soil?
2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have
constitutional rights?
3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into
local culture?
Begin by reviewing the reading assignment with special
attention to page 468—What is a Cause-and-Effect Argument?,
page 471—Understanding Cause-and-Effect Relationships, and
pages 475–476—Structuring a Cause-and-Effect Argument.
Next, do some preliminary research about your topic utilizing
the scholarly resources such as those found on the Jerry Falwell
Library. (You will need to integrate at least 4 quotations, 1

3. summary, and 1 paraphrases into your essay from at least 3
outside sources.)
Finally, create an outline that includes a clear thesis statement
and a plan of support. Be sure to include all of the parts
identified in “Structuring a Cause-and-Effect Argument” found
on pages 475–476 in your Practical Argument textbook.
Review the Outline Suggestions and Proofreading Checklist
(below) and the Ethical Argument Outline rubric before
submitting your thesis/outline in Blackboard.
Outline Suggestions
One of the most common difficulties students experience while
writing a paper is organization. After you have generated some
ideas for your essay, you will want to create an outline. Use this
information to create an outline for each of your essays before
you write your initial draft. Remember that outlines are subject
to change as the ideas in your essays evolve. Simply use the
outline as a way to get you started.
Outlines will vary depending on the exact goal of the piece, but
every outline should contain the following elements:
I. Introduction
A. Interest-catcher that relates to your thesis
B. Sentence that connects your interest-catcher to your thesis
C. Your thesis, which identifies the topic and reveals the central
claim you are making about the issue
D. Overview of your main points (optional)
II. Several Body Paragraphs with Main Supporting Points
(Remember that these should support the claim you have made
in your thesis.)
A. Topic sentence introducing the focus of the paragraph in

4. some clear way
B. Specific example(s), facts(s), etc. that support your point.
Use properly cited quotes, paraphrases, or summaries.
C. Your explanation and analysis of example(s) (Avoid 1st and
2nd person pronoun usage)
D. Summative sentence
E. Remember to provide transitions for your reader.
III. Body Paragraph(s) Discussing Opposition (This could also
be addressed before your supporting points. There are other
possibilities for organization, but it takes great care to make the
flow of thoughts understandable to the reader, so we will just
start with these.)
A. Topic sentence identifying opposing viewpoint
B. Explanation as to why you disagree (Avoid 1st and 2nd
person pronoun usage)
C. Examples, facts, etc. that support your reason for
disagreement
D. Summative sentence
E. Remember transitions into the next paragraph.
IV. Conclusion
A. Sums up what you talked about in your body paragraphs
B. Reiterates your thesis in different words
C. Drives home any final thoughts or call for action
Remember that this is just a rough guide, not a strict formula.
Proofreading Checklist
Part 1
Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the
chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure
you correct it before submitting your essay. One of the best
ways to proofread your writing is to read it backward to

5. forward, sentence-by-sentence. This helps you to see words and
ideas that you may have missed. Another very successful tool
for proofreading is to read your work out loud to someone else.
Individuals often think that handing their paper to someone and
asking them to read it is the same thing, but it is not. Instead,
ask someone to listen while you read your own words. You will
immediately hear what you missed or will want to improve in
your writing.
Reading & Study Application
Successful
Needs Revision
1. Thesis statement: Makes a clear argument explaining the need
to examine causes or to consider effects for one of the prompt
questions provided.
2. Evidence: discusses less important causes or effects.
3. Evidence: discusses major causes or effects.
4. Integrates at least 4 quotes, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase
from at least 3 outside sources.
5. Refutation of opposing arguments: Considers and rejects
other possible causes or effects.
6. Conclusion: Reinforces the argument’s main point; includes a
strong concluding statement.

6. 7. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, (values/belief) appeals,
and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate.
8. Title reflects issue and proposal information.
9. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person
pronouns have been removed).
10. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted,
title, abstract, and References page.
If using current MLA format, contains a properly formatted
Works Cited page.
If using current Turabian format, contains a properly formatted
title page and Bibliography page.
11. Double-spaced.
12. Font is 12-point Times New Roman.
13. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all
sources cited within the body of the essay.
14. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanics.
Part 2

7. When you are satisfied with the quality of your outline, post it
to Blackboard. Do not forget to write your degree program and
whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian on the
title page and in the “Submission Title” field when submitting
your paper.
Submit your Essay 3 Thesis/Outline by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on
Monday of Module/Week 7.
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HIUS 221
Course Reflections Journal Instructions
Statement of Purpose or “Why Am I Doing This?”
For each Course Reflections Journal, you will record your
thoughts regarding the material covered over several
modules/weeks as it relates to a specific prompt, encouraging
you to engage more deeply with particular aspects of the course.
The journals are intended to direct your attention to aspects of
history that may be overlooked or surprising.
Completing This Assignment:
· You will be provided with a prompt that will guide your
journal entry. SEE BELOW
· Your journal entry must engage directly with the prompt and
with the appropriate course materials.
· Give enough detail in your entry to clearly explain your
thoughts and provide examples to support your statements.
· Use references from the course material—citations of the
MindTap e-text readings and appropriate presentations, articles,
and websites are required.
· Any reference must be cited using parenthetical citations
within the journal entry. MindTap activities must be cited using
the activity number and title; presentations must be cited with
the full title of the presentation; and additional readings must be

8. cited with the full title of the document.
· Each of your journal entries must be 400–500 words.
· You must use complete sentences and adhere to the standards
of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization expected
at this level of academic work.
· The use of first person is acceptable for this assignment.
· The Course Reflections Journals should be completed after
your other assignments and the assigned Reading & Study
material in the module/week of submission.
PROMPT
Over the past eight modules/weeks, we have covered a wide
variety of topics, from initial colonization of the Americas, to
the formation of a new nation under a written consitution,
through the growing pains of a nation expanding across a
continent, and into an era of conflict resulting from growing
sectionalism among the people and unwillingness to cooperate
at the highest levels of government. Our studies culminated
with reading A. K. McClure's address in Lexington, VA as a
reflection on what Americans could learn from that progression
of history.
The American Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in American
History to date. It has left an indelible mark on the nation in a
variety of ways and provides one of the key points of division
in historical study. As you think about the course material, what
impresses you about what American got right during its first
hundred odd years? Was there something in McClure's address
that made you stop and think? How do you see this war in
relation to the history you have learned since Module/Week 1?
HIUS 221
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9. OURSE
R
EFLECTIONS
J
OURNAL
I
NSTRUCTIONS
Statement of Purpose or “Why Am I Doing This?”
For each
Course
Reflections Journal, you will record your thoughts regarding the
material
covered
over several modules/weeks
as it relates to a
specific
prompt, encouraging you to engage
more deeply with particular aspects of the course. The
journals
are intended to direct your
attention to aspects of history that may be overlooked or
surprising
.
Completing This Assignment:

10. ·
You will be provided with a pr
ompt
t
hat will guide your journal entry.
SEE BELOW
·
Your
journal entry
must engage directly with the prompt and with the appropriate
course
materials.
·
Give enough detail in your entry to clearly explain your
thoughts
and provide examples
to support your statements
.
·
U
se references from the course material
—
citations of the
MindTap e
-

11. text readings
and
appropriate
presentations, articles, and websites are required
.
·
Any
reference
must be cited
using parenthetical citations within the journal entry
.
MindTap activities
must
be cited using
the
activity number and title; presentations
must
be cited with
the
full title of
the
presentation; and additional readings
must be cited
with
the
full title of
the

12. document.
·
Each of y
our journal entries must be
400
–
5
00 words
.
·
You must use c
omplete sentences and adhere to the standards of grammar,
spelling,
punctuation, and capitalization expected at this level of
academic work.
·
The use of first person is acceptable for this assignment.
·
The Course
Reflections Journals
shoul
d
be completed after your other assignments and
the assigned Reading & Study material
in the

13. module/
week of submission
.
PROMPT
Over the past eight modules/weeks, we have covered a wide
variety of topics, from initial
colonization of the Americas, to the formation of a new nation
under a written consitution,
through the growing pains of a nation expanding across a
continent, and in
to an era of
conflict resulting from growing sectionalism among the people
and unwillingness to
cooperate at the highest levels of government. Our studies
culminated with reading A. K.
McClure's address in Lexington, VA as a reflection on what
Americans co
uld learn from
that progression of history.
The American Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in American
History to date. It has left
an indelible mark on the nation in a variety of ways and
provides one of the key points of
division in historical study.
As you think about the course material, what impresses you
about what American got right during its first hundred odd
years? Was there something in
McClure's address that made you stop and think? How do you
see this war in relation to
the history you have

14. learned since Module/Week 1?
HIUS 221
COURSE REFLECTIONS JOURNAL INSTRUCTIONS
Statement of Purpose or “Why Am I Doing This?”
For each Course Reflections Journal, you will record your
thoughts regarding the material
covered over several modules/weeks as it relates to a specific
prompt, encouraging you to engage
more deeply with particular aspects of the course. The journals
are intended to direct your
attention to aspects of history that may be overlooked or
surprising.
Completing This Assignment:
journal entry. SEE BELOW
ompt and
with the appropriate course
materials.
thoughts and provide examples
to support your statements.
—citations of the
MindTap e-text readings and
appropriate presentations, articles, and websites are required.
within the journal entry.
MindTap activities must be cited using the activity number and
title; presentations must
be cited with the full title of the presentation; and additional
readings must be cited with

15. the full title of the document.
–500 words.
of grammar, spelling,
punctuation, and capitalization expected at this level of
academic work.
your other assignments and
the assigned Reading & Study material in the module/week of
submission.
PROMPT
Over the past eight modules/weeks, we have covered a wide
variety of topics, from initial
colonization of the Americas, to the formation of a new nation
under a written consitution,
through the growing pains of a nation expanding across a
continent, and into an era of
conflict resulting from growing sectionalism among the people
and unwillingness to
cooperate at the highest levels of government. Our studies
culminated with reading A. K.
McClure's address in Lexington, VA as a reflection on what
Americans could learn from
that progression of history.
The American Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in American
History to date. It has left
an indelible mark on the nation in a variety of ways and
provides one of the key points of
division in historical study. As you think about the course
material, what impresses you
about what American got right during its first hundred odd
years? Was there something in
McClure's address that made you stop and think? How do you

16. see this war in relation to
the history you have learned since Module/Week 1?