What are some good essay topics?

Answer by  elb (1105)

Editorials in newspapers or on television provide good topics and one viewpoint; a good essay can present both sides. Lesser-known historical events or persons provide endless topics that are often interesting. Essays that explore the development of a machine or product through history are interesting. Comparing two items from the same group - musicians, authors, schools - usually works.

Answer by  mightyspidey (1080)

Usually people say "write about what you know about". But I say, write about what you WANT TO KNOW ABOUT. Think of a topic that you don't know much about, but wish you did. Writing an essay on that topic will give you a chance to learn more about it.