In this essay you will provide a close examination of the causes behind, the effects of, or a combination thereof one of the following topics: Globalization Donald Trump’s presidency Concussions and football Rising college costs Consumer spending and debt Climate change Students will base their essays on facts and research, bearing in mind that personal opinion might either affirm or contradict the findings. When in doubt, follow the facts and research. Successful essays will be thesis-driven and seek to say something significant about the factors that led to one of these subjects and/or the aftermath, both immediate and distant.