Unit 4: WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE . . . Style: Cause-and-Effect Essays   Writing Style Checklist yes no Is the focus on cause or effect reflected in your thesis statement?     If your analysis is causal, does the thesis statement briefly state the causes of an event or situation, or mention only the most important cause?     If your analysis focuses on effect, does the thesis statement summarize the main consequences of the event or situation?     Does your essay follow a logical pattern of organization? Is it immediate versus long-term? Does it follow a coherent order of importance? Is it ordered according to familiarity or interest? Is it a causal chain?