For this essay, you will be writing a cause and effect essay on one of the following topics.
The success of a well-known company (such as Amazon, Netflix, or Apple)
The failure of a formerly successful company (such as Toys R Us, Sears, Blockbuster Video, Enron, Arthur Anderson, or Theranos).
A major disaster (such as the sinking of the Titanic, problems with the Boeing 737 Max, the destruction of the Space Shuttle Challenger, or the Hindenburg tragedy)
The successful treatment, containment, or cure of a disease, or the spread of a disease
The causes of an increase, or decrease, in crime, homelessness, or poverty in a particular city
The reasons why a famous historical figure (such as John Adams, Richard Nixon, Nelson Mandela, or Margaret Thatcher) was successful or unsuccessful
Important note: if you choose this option, the person you choose must no longer be alive.
Other topics are possible, but consult your professor if you have an idea that is not on this list.
