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So today, we will be looking at the vital elements to include when you're asked to construct a cause-and-effect essay. First of all, what is a cause-and-effect essay? A cause-and-effect essay is a text that looks in detail at how and why a certain thing occurred, and you will often start it with a statement rather than a question. 

The title itself denotes that the text should include both the cause of something, an event, or a happening, and the effect that event or happening had on the immediate surroundings, or maybe even the legacy that event left behind. 

A cause-and-effect essay might also look at how things could have been changed or done differently to avoid the same thing happening again. Or indeed, the things that were done correctly so they can be repeated for future reference. 

So, what does the structure of a cause-and-effect essay need to be like? Well, this is where this type of essay differs from the standard structure of an essay, as there are two distinct ways you can write a cause-and-effect essay. Of course, you must start with your introduction, which will lay out the thesis statement and what you have chosen to within the body of your essay, and why you are discussing those chosen things. 

Then, things get different. The two methods you can use to construct your paragraphs are called the block and chain methods. The block method essay will follow this structure. The introduction, first cause, second cause, transition sentence, first effect, second effect, conclusion. 

The chain method essay will follow this structure. Introduction, cause and effect of the first cause, cause and effect of the second cause, cause and effect of the third cause, conclusion. 

As you can see from this, the two ways differ, but essentially, it will be the same information, just laid out in a different format. So, if you prefer one style over another, maybe you like to do everything to completion within one paragraph, then the chain method will definitely work better for you. If you prefer to lay everything out initially, then revisit it within the following paragraph, then the block method will be your best friend. 

The subject matter may also determine which method you use to construct your essay body, as some subjects may be more concise, some may be more conversational, and this may change the method you use. 

Now, the conclusion with a cause-and-effect essay might surprise you a little bit, as it will differ slightly depending on what method you use within the body of your paragraphs. Make sure that you tie up all your loose ends in the conclusion, making sure that your absolute claim or statement in the thesis is referred back to in the grand finale, making a brief reference to the points within the paragraph to show how you got from the beginning to the end. 

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