Topic Proposal

1. What is your topic and how does it relate to the overall theme of trends and culture?

My topic will focus on rising trend of SUVs and the harmful effects in which these vehicles produce.

2. What is the main controversy? Who are the participants in the debate?

These types of cars can be seen as beneficial. They can carry many people, they are useful and often times considered safer than regular cars in times of bad weather. Some people buy these cars for their trendy look or to simply add to their materialistic collection. However, despite how 'hot' these vehicles may be, they are harmful to the environment and can also be considered a safety hazard to other vehicles on the road.
The participants in this event are those who are for SUVs and their benefits and those who are against these vehicles.

3. Please list all the causes/effects you intend to explore in your essay. Obviously, you might come up with other causes/effects based on your research, but it is useful to know what you have to start with.

Causes: people want trendy cars, safe cars, cars that can hold more passengers, and cars they can enjoy driving (may add elaborate detail- special rims, tinted windows, better speakers, etc.)
Effects: SUVs, although trendy, are dangerous to the environment (may cause global warming, more pollution, expend more natural resources). SUV's, because of their size, can also be hazardous to other vehicles on the road.

4. What approach will you be using? Please explain if you plan to combine approaches.

I will be approaching this situation from the present and look into the future; I will discuss some of the main causes and focus my argument on the many effects.

5. What information will you be looking for as you start researching the topic?

I will mainly be researching the many hazardous/ environmental effects related to SUVs. I might also do a little research on the reason for buying these cars I the first place.