Causal Analysis:
One Effect With Multiple Causes
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To help illustrate how one effect can have multiple causes, let's assume that you are writing your paper about getting a 4.0 on a paper.
Effect:
- I received a 4.0 on my paper.
Causes:
- Worked with a reference librarian.
- Wrote Paper Early
- Visited a Writing Fellow
Graphic Illustration:
Getting a 4.0 |
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| Cause #1: Worked with a reference librarian |
By working with a reference librarian, I learned about a variety of resources"”other than the Internet"”that were available. I also learned how to determine the quality of information on the Internet. As a result, I was able to find quality references for my paper. |
Effect: I earned a 4.0 on my paper. |
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I drafted my paper early. |
Because I did not wait until the last minute to write my paper, I had time to revise and edit it. |
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I visited a Writing Fellow. | By visiting a Writing Fellow, I received good advice on how to improve my paper.
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