One of the members of your class or perhaps a friend is having a birthday next month. You and several others would like to throw a party. The last time you did this, it did not go well. Prepare a cause and effect diagram to analyze a “bad birthday party.” Generate your own list of possible causes. Your list may include things like location,

entertainment, gifts, guests, food, and so on. Fill in the various branches of the “fishbone.” Present your result to the class or to a collaborative work group.