When you write a paper that needs to be researched, you are making an agrument.  You are trying to fight and prove that the way you look at it and beleive it is right.  When you are agreeing on a topic you should think of one from your own readings.  However, a couple ideas to write about would be a comparison and contrast or a reading from a political perspective.  You may want to start researching your topic on the internet and then build it with information from the library.  All research papers use the MLA format. When you start writing your draft freewrite for a few minutes first just about whatever comes to your head about your literature.  After freewriting, review and research.  Last, evaluate what information in your draft is good that you can use  Don't forget to underline titles of books, works published, and plays.  Put quotations around titles of poems and short stories.  After writing your draft you should close read your paper to find any hidden meanings or mistakes you don't want.  Use a highlighter and make notes in the margin. Make sure you select a topic that you are interested in and make your thesis specific.