Assignment task:
Study sample causal arguments provided in the textbook, including arguments found in the "Readings" section towards the end of the chapter. Then follow Writing Assignment directions in 13.4 for your own cause or consequence argument, where you will choose an issue about the causes or consequences of a trend, event, or other phenomenon to write about.
Directions:
Choose an issue about the causes or consequences of a trend, event, or other phenomenon. Write an argument that persuades an audience to accept your explanation of the causes or consequences of your chosen phenomenon. Within your essay you should examine alternative hypotheses or opposing views and explain your reasons for rejecting them.
Use one of the three organization plans provided (see Figs. 13.4, 13.5, and 13.6), whichever one you find most suitable to map out each section of your argument. State which organizational plan you are using on your title page under your title.
Submit your Toulmin Framework before the argument. There is a sample and explanation in Week 6.