1.  Carefully read,  in our text, Readings for Writers, this week's  illustration readings
               and essays found in Assignments .
2. Visit the following link:   Style: Illustration/Example Writing

3. Read the information carefully and take notes of important points.

4. Create a thesis statement which is contains a generalization/opinion that you can use for
              your cause and effect research paper later in the course.  Thesis should read that "A causes
              B."   Add three  examples for support of the opinion/generalization, and be sure to briefly discuss
              each example.  Send to me.  You should end up with one fully developed paragraph. Proceed to step 5.

5.  In the Discussion Board area,  under the appropriate thread, post the above #4, so that I can see you
              have a suitable topic for development for your cause and effect paper.
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             Last Updated:  July, 2003
             Patricia A. Hutchins
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