In many courses a term paper or project is required.
Mentors tend to be open to a range of individual interests and presentations.
A term paper is exactly that, a written paper on a topic that reflects the course material. Term projects differ and may take a form appropriate to the course. For example, in a course in accounting, the project may be to complete a simulated accounting audit. The mentor for the course will make it clear in the syllabus exactly what is required, and will help you understand what it takes to meet that requirement.