Arguments are based on cause and effect analysis. So is much social policy. Mastering this form of writing will allow you to write effective, persuasive papers and to advocate effectively for causes you support. should be careful not to oversimplify cause or effect relationships.

Write a cause or effect essay. The essay should have a thesis, arguing the causes that led to a certain event/decision or the effects an event/decision will have in the future. Document the sources.