It is important that the supporting points in a cause and effect essay are clear enough for the reader to easily follow. You cannot expect the reader to connect your ideas for you, and you cannot assume the reader will understand your point just because it is clear to you. Make sure that you do not skip any links in the causal chain. Here is an example of an unclear connection:
Many low-income urban neighbourhoods do not have supermarkets with fresh produce; as a result, poor people become overweight or obese.
While you may be able to read this and understand the connection, you cannot assume that everyone will be able to. You must make the cause and effect relationship as clear as possible to ensure that your point will be understood. Here is an improvement:
Many low-income urban neighbourhoods do not have supermarkets with fresh produce; as a result, poor people in these areas often buy food from convenience stores, which primarily stock processed foods with high fat and sugar content. A regular diet of these fatty foods can lead to obesity.
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