This document provides an overview of the bisection method for finding the roots of nonlinear equations. It begins with definitions of the bisection method and why it is used. The algorithm involves choosing initial values that bracket a root, then iteratively calculating the midpoint and narrowing the interval until the desired accuracy is reached. An example problem and real-life application are provided. Advantages are that the method is simple, robust, and guaranteed to converge for continuous functions. Disadvantages include slow convergence and inability to find roots if the function just touches the x-axis. In conclusion, while simple, the bisection method always converges to find roots.