Q Cause and Effect Essay • Write a 500-750 word essay using cause and effect as a method of development. • Use your own thoughts, observations, and/or experiences as the sources for this essay. • Do not incorporate content from any websites, books, etc. No research is allowed and will result in grade penalties if present. Writing Assignment • Purpose: to inform • Method of Development: cause and effect • Choose your own topic, but make sure that the topic allows you to be able to state the causes that effected the end situation or event. o Example of a clear cause/effect relationship: I did not turn in any of my assignments in my English class, so I received an F as my final grade. • If you have a topic in mind but you are unsure if it will work as a cause and effect essay, please send me a message through the Messages link for assistance. Reminders • Brainstorm for topics. • Organize your ideas. • Check the Syllabus for due dates. Important: Your paper will be checked for plagiarism using SafeAssign or similar third parties to review and evaluate for originality and intellectual integrity. Plagiarized papers, whether intentional or simply due to ignorance will receive a total grade of zero. Read the following information on plagiarism. Submission Instructions Complete your assignment using word-processing software such as Microsoft Word (download free software at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office/) or LibreOffice (download free software at https://www.libreoffice.org/download). Save your file as a .doc or .docx file to ensure that it can be opened at any computer. Submit your assignment by selecting the "Cause and Effect Essay" title link, browsing to, and attaching your saved file. Make sure to select SUBMIT. You may view your posting both on this page and under My Grad