Picking a topic that interests you helps you to stay motivated when working on a research paper. Take some time to explore science magazines or websites to find a topic that you want to know more about.
A great place to look for research topics. Searches PLOS blogs and peer-reviewed journals, including PLOS Biology and PLOS ONE. All content is free open access. Research articles often have accompanying synopses or blog posts that summarize the findings and are written in plain language.
