Netflix causes obesity

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ENG 106: CAUSAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENT Prof. , Fall 2019 Essay title: Not Causal Essay or anything like that; Not underlined, bold or italicized; first letter of every important word capitalized Introduction: Hook; Material that sets up essay (background/description); Thesis: X causes/creates/produces Y because first link of causal chain, which leads to/causes/creates/results in second link of causal chain, which leads to causes/creates/results in third link…(some of you may have a fourth link): the purpose of the chain is to prove your claim. Y only appears once in the thesis (X causes Y) and then not again until the end of the final causal chain paragraph. Causal Chain Paragraphs: Proving your claim Follow the order that links are presented in the thesis; Develop a convincing argument by showing progression that ultimately ends with your claim; Begin with a clear topic sentence that focuses on the specific link; Include specific details/examples; May include research (use your research where it is relevant and useful); Causal Chain Paras 1 and 2 should end with transitions; Final Causal Chain Para ends with a version of your claim. Counter Argument: You have chosen the group you think would be interested in your claim and something you believe they will be opposed to; Acknowledge the opposition; Agree there is some merit to it; Then provide evidence that refutes it. Conclusion: Food for thought (something you have not said yet that is related) OR Call to action (something you think needs to be done). Signal Phrases: Signal phrases that identify your source must introduce your research; Commentary, analysis or explanation that follows your research (no paraphrasing here or repetition) No word count: instead, we will be looking for development, example, substance… GCU Style: 4 line header, Times New Roman 12 pt font; double-spaced (including References page), page number (by itself) in upper right-hand corner, 1” margins NO APA COVER PAGE OR RUNNING HEAD APA: for in-text citations and References page only 3-5 Sources: 2 must be from GCU Library databases; others from reliable sources Errors: significant points will be taken away for errors that could have been avoided by careful proofreading (spelling, words missing, misuse of capitalization, it’s for its, there for their, use of second-person YOU, incomplete sentences, etc.) Point of View: First Person is acceptable but only if it is necessary (remember that academic writing generally relies on Third Person POV); Second Person Point of View is never acceptable in academic writing.