Topic for a research paper is one of the most important parts of research paper writing. Topic can influence the whole writing process and the final grade, of course.
 
The main thing about a topic for a research paper is that it should be of a special interest to the writer. Thus, writing a research paper will be interesting and informative first of all for the writer.
 
Second important thing about a topic for a research paper is its originality and newness. Nowadays, when almost all the spheres of our life have been studied, it is difficult to find something completely new. Still, you should try to find at least some aspects on which you can present new information.
 
Below you will find the list of several topics for a research paper and you can choose one of them if it suits you.

• Cigarette taxes – pros and cons. You know that many countries have established cigarette taxes and some have increased already existed taxes. There are two main reasons for that. First, governments hope to reduce the amount of smokers in the country. Second, it is additional revenue for the government. If you choose this topic for your research paper, think about all the advantages and disadvantages of cigarette taxes. Are they really invented to make people stop smoking?
• Kyoto Protocol and the United States of America. Kyoto Protocol was designed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases into atmosphere. A lot of countries signed this Protocol, but the United States declined it. This topic for a research paper should give the answer to the main question: why did the United States refuse to sign the Protocol?

• George Bush – who is he? I guess everybody understands that the image of the United States has changed into negative under George Bush administration. If you choose this topic for a research paper, you will have to consider the main points of George Bush policy.

So, if you want to choose a good topic for a research paper, it is better to think of some problems that are most common for the present situation in the whole world. It is a topic for a research paper that will make your work exciting.