Different tests require different kinds of effort

The Norton Field Guide to Writing with reading states "Different texts require different kinds of effort." When I read this I thought of several different things. First, the statement is very true. Reading a childrens book is not challenging to most college students. Reading a 160 page document on cell reproduction would be hard for students not interested in science. A short story with small words will be easier to read and understand than a medical document. Those are just a few examples of the effort put forward in reading different things. Another thing the quote reminded me of was that even if your reading a simple piece you still need to look at all the details and be sure not to read to fast or you might miss a piece of important information.

Cause and Effect

The cause is usually pretty easy to find. Usaually it's something simple but at times it can tricky to determine the cause. The effect is what happens to the cause. When writing it helps to make sure there are several cause and effect type scenerios in the reading. Another method to help your writing is to classify the paragraphs or sentences into groups. By dividing the paragraphs like that you can make the writing more readable and easier to follow.