Looking for some examples on essay topics? We’ve collected numerous essay examples on a wide range of different topics. These are meant to serve merely as food for thought and hopefully as a form of inspiration. The essays are divided into the following types:
a) Argumentative essays (persuasive)
b) Contrast & Comparative essays
c) Cause & Effect essays
d) Informative essays
Feel free to take a look at the examples below. Keep in mind that these are only suggestions for essays, you should always follow the guidelines prescribed by your teacher. We plan to add some more examples in the future so stay tuned!
| Argumentative | Contrast & Comparative | Cause & Effect | Informative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why we should save the rain forest | Consequences of rain forest depletion | How the rain forest alleviates global warming | What you need to know about the rain forest |
| Is sushi good for your health? | The pros and cons of sushi | Connection between sushi consumption and health benefits | The origins of sushi |
| Why string theory fails as a theory | How string theory differs from quantum theory | Are laws of the universe generated by one dimensional strings? | Brief history of string theory |
| Being cool isn't really cool | Comparison between different cultures view on coolness | The striking correlation between perceived coolness and study results | Understanding the implications of being cool |
| We need a bicycle revolution | Bicycle vs Car from the environments perspective | How biking to works reduces pollution | Musings of a bicycle loving individual |
| The revolutionary method of multitasking | How handling one task at a time is better than multitasking | Multitasking leads to a decline in efficiency | What is multitasking? |
By now you should have a basic idea of the different types of essays. Don’t just copy one of the examples above, instead try to use them as a form of inspiration. We’ll try to update the list as often as possible, remember you can always send in your suggestions by commenting below (or sending us a message through the contact page).

