Transition words for descriptive essays

To write this kind of essay, you can use these expressions:

For instance	First, second
For example	Also
Such as	To begin with
To illustrate	As far as
Most important	Therefore
In addition	As
Another	Since
Furthermore

Cause and Effect

In this kind of essay, the aim is to explain the causes or the effects of an event or situation.

Examples:

a. Cause: You are out for gas.
b. Effect: Your car won’t start.

a. Cause: I liked business and math in High School.
b. Effect: I choose to major in Accounting.

Before writing the cause and effect essays, ask yourself:

1. What’s the main cause?

2. Can I break the different types of affects in categories such as economic, social, employment, practical or morale?

3. Which category interests me or the audience the most?