Could racism and classism be contributing to the environmental crisis? Why is lead poisoning so high among black Americans? Are toxic dumps or chemical factories more likely to be located near poor neighborhoods? Think about the recent case on the news and in all the newspapers about the little town in Louisiana that used law students to prevent a big chemical factory from locating in their area. A little research should yield plenty of similar topics.
SAMPLE MLA OUTLINE FOR CAUSAL ANALYSIS
I. Introduction
A. Hook and introduce topic
B. Still introducing topic to audience
C. Background / history (give a chronological sequence up to present)
D. Thesis
II. Causal Argument (Body Paragraphs)
A. Cause A (or Effect)
1. Relevant research and analysis / argument
2. Relevant research and analysis / argument
B. Cause B (or Effect)
1. Relevant research and analysis / argument
2. Relevant research and analysis / argument
C. Cause C (or Effect)
1. Relevant research and analysis / argument
2. Relevant research and analysis / argument
VI. Conclusion
You may want to examine the other side of the argument and tell why you believe the way you do.
