It is expected to be a thorough and detailed examination of a particular subject, based on a variety of sources. It is helpful therefore to have a research and writing strategy that will yield maximum benefit, avoid unnecessary delays and encourage the preparation and writing of the research paper. It can be a subject selected by you or a specified by the instructor.
Enthusiasm is a valued ally in doing research.
Class lectures, newspapers and lunch room debates are great initial sources for ideas. Select a topic that can be generally supported by the college library. As you do your background reading of the topic idea, keep in mind that you need to narrow the topic to one specific issue. Limiting the scope of the subject will help you plan your research better and confine the subject of your research paper to where its focus should be. There is a real likelihood that there will be insufficient variety of sources.