<p>Before I ask my question, I want to point out that I did search for previous discussion or answers to this question and found none. If I did a poor job of searching, please do not flame, just refer me to the appropriate thread. Thanks.</p>
<p>OK, the question. My D is practicing writing essays and has received feedback that she provides examples but not “reasons”. Her general strategy is to state a thesis and support the thesis with two or three examples from literature, history, or current events. From this brief explaination, can anyone help me with how one should use “reasons” (as opposed to examples)? Thanks.</p>
<p>reasoning is like cause and effect. For example, if some action/incident occurs then as a result something else will happen.</p>
<p>the very common topic of school dress codes: Should they be implemented in schools? Yes. It make it so students cannot portray images such as drugs and violence on clothes. As a result of this, students will learn in an environment free from images and ideas that could lead them to make wrong choices.</p>
<p>Another example: should driving age be at 16?</p>
<p>yes because having a car/license at such a young age will ingrain good values into children at an impressionable age. As a result of this, as they grow up they will carry these values, such as taking care of one’s property/possessions, throughout the rest of their lives.</p>