8-10pg. Minimum + Works Cited page = MLA Format 5 Sources minimum (from library) 5 Direct quotes 3 In-text citations (indirect quotes) You may write over any topic you wish. Your purpose can be informative or persuasive, it is up to you. The only requirement is that your sources must come from Lamar’s library. You may write about historical, political, social, or literary issues. If you're still having difficulty thinking of something to write about, here several sample topics to begin narrowing down into something highly specific. Research Paper Topics on Environment How did climate change in the recent 30 years? Why do some believe global warming to be a hoax? What are the best ways to reduce global warming? How does global warming alter wildlife? Ocean pollution: unseen tragedies. Effective ways of reducing air pollution. How can alternative types of energy help to preserve Earth natural resources? Endangered species – how can we preserve them? Recycling. What did you do to make the world a better place? Drinking water for all – how can we achieve it? Research Paper Topics on Legal Issues How do torrenting sites influence creativity and copyright? Should marijuana be legalized on the governmental level? How did legalization of the same-sex marriages influence the USA? Are punishments for sex crimes fair? Should there be a law preventing cyber bullying? Where is the line between artistic photos and pornography? How does a new adoption law in Russia refuse orphans their chance for happiness? Various laws on abortion around the world. Countries with effective legal execution. How do prostitution laws differ around the world? Research Paper Topics on Religion Is Christianity at its dusk? Can any religion justify crimes against humanity? The most popular new age religions. Sexual abuse in the church. Should religious beliefs influence health matters? How do various religions oppress women? The political context of the global religions throughout time. How does agnosticism balance between atheism and various religions? Are we witnessing a new religion forming? Myths of creation through global religions. Research Paper Topics on Health Effect of alcohol, Tabaco, and marijuana on a human body. Vaccination in the 21st century. The most controversial issues of birth control. Alzheimer’s: ways of prevention. Euthanasia – an assisted suicide? How can research help cure AIDS? Are there effective ways to prevent cancer? How do fats positively affect human body and mind? Anorexia and obesity – two sides of one story. The importance of mental health. Research Paper Topics on Social Issues How do social media influence interpersonal communication? How can team sports affect social abilities? LGBT tolerance around the world. Global citizenship: pros and cons. How to deal with social anxiety? How can one defend privacy issues on Facebook and other social media? How to stop bullying in schools? Discrimination of the black women in modern day America. Ethnicities that created the USA. Gender stereotypes in the workplace. Research Paper Topics on Education How to achieve literacy for all? Is it worth it to go into a huge debt to achieve higher education in the USA? How can the government make teacher’s profession become more appealing? How can we modernize education to make it more appealing? How does dress code in schools discriminate women? What are advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling? Is present educational system capable of creating geniuses? The importance of multilingual education. Guns in school. How to achieve safe environment. Do grades do justice to students’ knowledge? Research Paper Topics on Popular Culture The best music projects of 2016. How do reality shows influence teenagers? Do celebrities form a specific cast in today’s world?