The Fishbone (also known as the Cause and Effect Diagram or Ishikawa Dia- Hard
gram) is named after its Japanese inventor, Kaoru Ishikawa (1915–1989).
Use the Fishbone to determine the causal relationships in a complex idea
or event. This organizer helps students understand how a central theme
can have numerous related ideas. To effectively use this graphic organizer,
begin with the result and then analyze the contributing causes.