The cause and effect essay details the reasons for (causes) and the outcomes of (effects) an event, condition, or decision. The purpose of the cause and effect essay is to determine how various phenomena relate. The essay attempts to discover either the origins of something, the effects or results that can be properly attributed to it, or both. For example, a single cause can produce many different effects, or a single effect may have several causes. Understanding the significance and relationships among causes and the relationships, effects, or both are important elements of the cause and effect essay. 

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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Distinguish between causes and effects of an event, condition, or decision
   
2. Determine the significance and relationship among causes and effects
3. Apply each phase of the writing process to create a cause and effect essay

To achieve these objectives:

1. Read the Module 10 Introduction 
   
2. Read and view the materials in chapter 11 on Cause and Effect in Writing Rhetorically.
   
3. Complete the two sets of discussion questions and the Your Turn Activity in chapter 11.
4. Review the Cause/Effect and Argument paper assignment sheet and the student worksheet.