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Peer Revision Checklist for Cause-

Effect Essay

1. Does the introduction draw the reader in and give

any necessary background?

2. Does the thesis clearly state whether the essay

will discuss causes (reasons), effects (results), or

both?

3. Does the topic sentence of each body paragraph
remind the reader that another cause or effect will

be discussed through skillful use of transitions

(another reason for . . . , a second effect of . . .).

4. Do the details in each body paragraph clearly

describe the cause or effect? Are the details

convincing?
5. Does the conclusion bring the reader back to a

thesis-level overall view of the subject and

reinforce the cause or effect?