I have to write a research paper but I don't know what to pick as a topic. I want something simple. Last time i chose Napoleon and it was overwhealming. Can anyone suggest a simple topic that is easy to research. Preferable historical.

Mozart
disco
John Kerry

some topics that might interest you:
racism
eating disorders
safety
cancer

Make sure your topic is quite narrow -- focused. If your topic is too broad, you'll have a terrible time. Leo's suggestions are good focused ones. If you're interested in any of Britney's suggestions, you'll have to do some narrowing down first.

http://www.google.com/search?q=narrowing+topic+essay&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
There are several good websites here with ideas for narrowing down your topic.

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Thanks everyone for the advice, I typically like ancient history so I was thinking something on the anicent city of Alexandria Egypt. Do you think this is a good idea??

To narrow that down, you might even consider the Library at Alexandria. There have been some very interesting findings about that recently.

thanks, i think i will.

Choosing a topic for a research paper can be overwhelming, but it's important to find something that interests you and is manageable. If you prefer a historical topic, some suggestions are Mozart, disco, or John Kerry. However, it's crucial to narrow down these topics to make them more focused for research.

If you are interested in broader topics like racism, eating disorders, safety, or cancer, you will need to narrow down your focus. To do this, you can search for techniques on how to narrow down a topic for an essay. One helpful resource is to explore Google by searching for "narrowing topic essay." This search will provide you with websites and tips on narrowing down your chosen topic, ensuring that it's specific enough for a research paper.

Based on your interest in ancient history, an idea such as focusing on the ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt, could be a great topic. To make it more specific, you can narrow it down further by focusing on a particular aspect, such as the Library at Alexandria. There have been fascinating recent findings regarding the library that can be explored in your research paper.

Overall, the key is to choose a topic that interests you, do some research on narrowing it down, and find a specific aspect to focus on. This way, you will have a manageable and engaging research topic for your paper.