{"id":6918,"date":"2018-11-19T17:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T01:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&#038;p=6918"},"modified":"2018-11-16T11:13:41","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T19:13:41","slug":"unique-research-paper-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/unique-research-paper-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Unique Research Paper Ideas That Will Stand Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unless your prof has taught a grand total of no more than one course in her teaching career, chances are she\u2019s already tired of reading papers about topics like these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The differences between high school and college<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/12-sources-medical-marijuana-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marijuana legalization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/12-gun-control-articles-for-argumentative-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gun control<\/a><\/li>\n<li>School uniforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While it <i>is<\/i> possible to write a uniquely fascinating research paper about one of the above topics, more often than not, papers about these types of topics are a real snoozefest for profs.<\/p>\n<p>Want to impress your professor with something a little more interesting? Try one of these 20 <i>unique <\/i>research paper ideas to make your paper stand out.<\/p>\n<h2>20 Unique Research Paper Ideas<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lightbulb-1875247_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lightbulb-1875247_640-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lightbulb-1875247_640-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lightbulb-1875247_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7008 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lightbulb-1875247_640-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lightbulb-1875247_640.jpg 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lightbulb-1875247_640-300x180.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are tons of interesting and unique research paper topics out there, so I can\u2019t cover them all here. I have, however, divided my list of 20 research paper ideas into five separate categories.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve also included a few links with more information about topics, writing suggestions to help you get started, and several example essays for added inspiration.<\/p>\n<h3>5 unusual laws<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re researching unusual laws, like those I\u2019ve listed here, you can approach your research in a number of ways.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you might pick one of the laws included in this list and research it in-depth. You could examine the origins of the law and whether it\u2019s even enforced today. You might also research laws in other states and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-compare-and-contrast-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compare and contrast<\/a> various versions of similar laws.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather discuss more than one unusual law in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-research-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research paper<\/a>, try researching unusual laws in your state or city. You could also focus on a type of law, such as laws about profanity, music, or marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of your approach, here are five unusual laws to get you started.<\/p>\n<h4>#1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/templates\/story\/story.php?storyId=124616129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No dueling in Kentucky<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>In Kentucky, when taking an oath, one must state he or she has not \u201cfought duel with deadly weapons.\u201d I\u2019m pretty sure there aren\u2019t too many duels anymore, and this section of the oath could <i>probably <\/i>be eliminated.<\/p>\n<h4>#2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylab.com\/equity\/2015\/06\/in-arlington-county-virginia-public-profanity-will-cost-you-250\/395933\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No public profanity in Arlington County, Virginia<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>In Arlington County, Virginia, anyone swearing in public may be fined $250. (The same fee can be assessed for public intoxication.) This law is probably rarely, if ever, enforced as attitudes about language have changed since the law was written.<\/p>\n<h4>#3: <a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Laws\/GeneralLaws\/PartIV\/TitleI\/Chapter264\/Section9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No dancing to the \u201cStar Spangled Banner\u201d in Massachusetts<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Forget taking a knee when the National Anthem plays. In Massachusetts, you can be fined $100 for <i>dancing <\/i>to the \u201cStar Spangled Banner.\u201d (I don\u2019t know about you, but I\u2019ve never really thought of it as a danceable song.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mary-pickford-1963149_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mary-pickford-1963149_640-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mary-pickford-1963149_640-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mary-pickford-1963149_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7007 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20367%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20367%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mary-pickford-1963149_640-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mary-pickford-1963149_640.jpg 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mary-pickford-1963149_640-300x220.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>#4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2013\/03\/21\/us\/mississippi-anti-bloomberg-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No government regulation on food or drink portion sizes in Mississippi<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>In 2012, New York\u2019s then-mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed limits on the size of sodas that could be sold. In response to Bloomberg\u2019s proposed bill, Mississippi passed a law stating that the Mississippi government would <i>not <\/i>regulate portion sizes of foods or drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more about portion sizes of meals in America? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/the-factors-leading-to-the-huge-food-portions-in-america-aCDHDJzV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Factors Leading to the Huge Food Portions in America<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>#5: <a href=\"https:\/\/public.getlegal.com\/legal-info-center\/impersonating-a-town-auctioneer-is-against-the-law-in-rhode-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No impersonating an auctioneer in Rhode Island<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Though I\u2019m not sure why anyone would do such a thing, in Rhode Island, you can be fined $20\u2014$100 for impersonating an auctioneer.<\/p>\n<h3>5 hobbies, sports, and pastimes<\/h3>\n<p>Should you decide to write about a hobby, sport, or pastime, you could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/compare-and-contrast-essay-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compare and contrast<\/a> two somewhat similar sports, such as skiing and snowboarding or softball and baseball.<\/p>\n<p>You might also choose two that <i>seem <\/i>to be completely different but actually require similar skills. For instance, try comparing the strategy and skill required to play football to the strategy and skill required to play chess.<\/p>\n<p>These research paper ideas also lend themselves to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-persuasive-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">persuasive<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/writing-an-argumentative-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">argumentative essays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ever argue with someone over whether cheerleading is an actual sport? That dart throwing or maybe esports should be allowed as Olympic sports? Whether contests, such as competitive eating, should even <i>be <\/i>contests?<\/p>\n<p>Not sure which topic to focus on? Here are five research paper ideas.<\/p>\n<h4>#6: The history of a sport<\/h4>\n<p>You might try researching your favorite sport from its beginnings or research the sport since it became part of a professional league. You could also steer clear of professional sports and only focus on a sport as a favorite pastime and how it has evolved through the years.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see an example of how you might write about the history of a sport (or how you might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-narrow-a-topic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narrow your topic<\/a> a bit) take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/a-history-of-baseball-in-the-united-states-gsml98lW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The History of Baseball in America<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>#7: Adrenaline junkie sports<\/h4>\n<p>Love jumping out of a plane? Does diving off a cliff sound like a heckuva lot of fun? If so, this might be the perfect topic for you as you can explain what makes adrenaline junkies tick.<\/p>\n<p>If your idea of adrenaline-pumping behavior is sneaking 11 items in the 12-items-or-less line, you might also find it fun to research why people feel the need to engage in these activities.<\/p>\n<h4>#8: Palm reading<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/at-the-fortune-tellers-884115_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/at-the-fortune-tellers-884115_640-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/at-the-fortune-tellers-884115_640-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/at-the-fortune-tellers-884115_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7006 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20470%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20470%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/at-the-fortune-tellers-884115_640-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/at-the-fortune-tellers-884115_640.jpg 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/at-the-fortune-tellers-884115_640-300x282.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Having your palm read can be fun, but do you actually believe what you\u2019re told? While some people swear by palm readers, others believe it\u2019s no more than entertainment.<\/p>\n<h4>#9: <a href=\"https:\/\/nathansfamous.com\/promos-and-fanfare\/hot-dog-eating-contest\/hall-of-fame\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food-eating competitions<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The U.S. is full of such displays of gluttony, from hot-dog-eating contests to restaurants that give away free food if you can eat a giant steak or a platter full of burgers in an hour. Should this type of competition be permitted? Does it contribute to obesity concerns? Is it just a fun, friendly competition?<\/p>\n<h4>#10: <a href=\"https:\/\/creators.vice.com\/en_au\/article\/qv4bd3\/impossible-eggshell-carving-shirley-hambrick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eggshell carving<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>I\u2019m guessing not a whole lot of people are familiar with the ins and outs of eggshell carving. So researching this topic would mean that you\u2019d need to provide your readers with a fair amount of background information to let them know how it\u2019s done.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an engraver, a few dozen eggs, and a whole lot of patience, you might even want to make eggshell carving one of <i>your <\/i>new hobbies.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-header\">Stuck on Your Essay?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-desc\">Check out thousands of example essays.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-input\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/blog-landing-essay\" target=\"_blank\">Yes! Show me examples.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>5 customs around the world<\/h3>\n<p>If writing about world customs, you might compare customs in various countries, explore the origins of customs, or argue whether a certain custom should continue.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these five that may inspire your next paper.<\/p>\n<h4>#11: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endocannibalism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Endocannibalism<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>If you practice endocannibalism, you\u2019re eating the flesh of a dead person in your community, village, or tribe. When I think of people tearing at people and eating their flesh, I think of zombie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/10-cinematic-techniques-you-need-to-know-for-a-better-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">films<\/a>. This might be the perfect time to wow your prof with your expert analysis of zombie movies <i>and <\/i>endocannibalism!<\/p>\n<h4>#12: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/long_reads\/entomophagy-eat-insects-food-diet-save-planet-meat-cattle-deforestation-a8259991.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entomophagy<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Chocolate-covered crickets anyone? Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects. Though many insects are said to be quite nutritious, getting used to the thought of dining on bugs is a hard concept to swallow.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Chocolate-covered+crickets+anyone%3F+Research+entomophagy+for+a+unique%2C+if+hard-to-swallow+topic.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/unique-research-paper-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate-covered crickets anyone? Research entomophagy for a unique, if hard-to-swallow topic.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Chocolate-covered+crickets+anyone%3F+Research+entomophagy+for+a+unique%2C+if+hard-to-swallow+topic.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/unique-research-paper-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Want to learn more about eating bugs? Read these example essays:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/the-advantages-and-cultural-value-of-entomophagy-the-consumption-of-insects-1DOFWxm5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Advantages and Cultural Value of Entomophagy, the Consumption of Insects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/insects-a-significant-part-in-many-societies-as-traditional-food-OldRYRmn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insects, a Significant Part in Many Societies as Traditional Food<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>#13: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/flagellation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flagellation<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Flagellation is the practice of beating someone with whips (often as religious purification custom). People can also perform self-flagellation, a ritual some engage in for religious purification. However, it has also been imposed as punishment and penance.<\/p>\n<h4>#14: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mehndi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mehndi<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mehndi-designs-1745051_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mehndi-designs-1745051_640-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mehndi-designs-1745051_640-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mehndi-designs-1745051_640.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7005 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20753%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"753\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20753%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mehndi-designs-1745051_640-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mehndi-designs-1745051_640.jpg 425w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mehndi-designs-1745051_640-199x300.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mehndi is a little like a temporary tattoo. It\u2019s made from henna and is often applied as body art on the hands and arms of women during wedding ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for ways to write about this topic? Try drawing comparisons between mehndi, tattooing, and other forms of body art. You could also research the history of body art.<\/p>\n<h4>#15: <a href=\"http:\/\/mentalfloss.com\/article\/58503\/7-tooth-fairy-traditions-around-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tooth Fairy traditions<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>If you ever placed one of your baby teeth under your pillow and waited for some cold, hard cash to appear from the Tooth Fairy, you\u2019re certainly familiar with this tradition.<\/p>\n<p>In other countries, though, children throw their teeth into the air or toss them on the roof in hopes of treats or developing strong adult teeth.<\/p>\n<h3>5 lesser-known historical figures<\/h3>\n<p>Most of us know all about the major players in history, but what about the lesser-known people? Their stories are just as fascinating, if not more fascinating, than their more famous counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>Need a little help with tackling historical topics? Read these blog posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-start-a-history-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Start a History Essay Without Boring Your Readers to Death<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-history-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Write a History Paper That Will Go Down in History<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>#16: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/people\/peggy-shippen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peggy Shippen<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Peggy Shippen was Benedict Arnold\u2019s wife and was also a traitor during the American Revolution.<\/p>\n<p>An essay about Peggy Shippen might focus on her life or her role as Arnold\u2019s wife. You could even develop a comparison of Shippen and Arnold to other infamous crime couples, such as Bonnie and Clyde.<\/p>\n<p>Want a little more background information on Benedict Arnold and Peggy Shippen? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/the-life-and-achievements-of-benedict-arnold-in-the-american-history-ymw8TdJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Life and Achievements of Benedict Arnold in American History<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>#17: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/people\/philo-t-farnsworth-40273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philo T. Farnsworth<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever watched any amount of television (and I\u2019m sure you have), you can thank Philo T. 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Show me examples.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h4>#19: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2011\/02\/11\/133684831\/A-Tribute-To-Slave-Revolt-Leader-Charles-Deslonde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charles Deslondes<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Charles Deslondes led the largest slave revolt in US history. If writing about Deslondes, you could focus on biographical information and his role in the revolt or compare this revolt to others. Or you might include it in a larger context of revolts and uprisings.<\/p>\n<h4>#20: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/news\/edith-wilson-first-president-biography-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edith Wilson<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Though some felt that the United States would have its first female president in Hillary Clinton, the US already kinda, sorta had a female president in Edith Wilson.<\/p>\n<p>Wife of President Woodrow Wilson, First Lady Edith Wilson acted in what she called \u201cstewardship\u201d and assumed some of her husband&#8217;s presidential power when her husband was recovering from an illness.<\/p>\n<h2>Writing a Research Paper That Will Stand Out<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7004 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"research paper ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640.jpg 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/laptop-2561018_640-300x300.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now that you have a super-fabulous and unique research topic, you need to take that topic and turn it into a super-fabulous research <i>paper<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few additional resources to help you do just that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/apply-craap-test-essay-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Apply the CRAAP Test to Your Essay Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/writing-a-research-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Best Resources to Help With Writing a Research Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/research-paper-outline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Craft a Research Paper Outline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to make sure your essay truly stands out above the rest? 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