If you are getting ready to write an informative (expository) essay but do not know what topic to choose check out our list of the best and most popular informative essay topics. All topics are provided with specific examples.

1. TOP 20 Informative Essay Topics
The purpose of an informative essay, which is sometimes called an expository essay,
is to inform the reader and present some useful and new information on a specific
topic. This information is usually based on facts and not biased by opinion; it should
be supported by credible evidence.
Finding an appropriate topic for an informative essay usually requires some basic
research. The following steps will help you develop your own topic:
STEP 1: Brainstorm what you already know. Try to think of a topic you know really
well and have enough knowledge on so you could share it with your audience and
instruct it. It’s much easier to write on the topic from your own experience.

2. STEP 2: Choose a topic that you are most interested in. In this case you will do
everything possible to research the topic in detail and find out as much information
as possible.
STEP 3: Ask your friends and family members. They might have a great idea for an
essay that you haven’t even thought about.
STEP 4: Look for ideas around you. Some great ideas can be found in:
1. News magazines: Newsweek, Time, The Week, National Journal, etc.
2. Encyclopedias: Wikipedia, Britannica, Columbia Encyclopedia, etc.
3. HowTo Websites: eHow, About.com, etc.
STEP 5: Ask your teacher what you should write about. Your teacher might give you
a topic to write on or point you toward some good resources.
Here’s a list of top 20 informative essay topics that students choose to write on.
1. The Industrial Revolution in Europe

3. 2. Causes and Effects of World War I
3. All You Need to Know About E-commerce
4. Best Investments For Young People
5. How to Be Successful in the Stock Market
6. Benefits of Human Cloning
7. Internet Banking Security
8. Benefits of Stem Cell Research
9. Importance of Computer Education
10. Illegal Immigration and Its Impact on the Economy
11. Online Educational Computer Games
12. Diabetes: Causes and Treatments
13. The Effects of Steroids
14. Air Pollution: Causes and Effects
15. Current Environmental Issues
16. Global Warming: Causes and Effects
17. Fundamental Rights of an Individual
18. Alternatives to Gasoline
19. How to Select an IPod or MP3 Player
20. How Does Texting Affect Your Driving

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