If you've got a research paper on criminology to write, then you may well have a blurry assortment of topic ideas racing through your head saying, “Pick me! Pick me!” and you don't know which one to select, due to there being so many. Alternatively, your head may feel like a complete blank canvas, and you haven't got any idea where to begin whatsoever. Selecting research paper ideas isn't as easy as it may sound!
The first thing you need to do is relax, take a deep breath, think it through and look at your options. The topic that you select should be one that you already know much about- you don't want to waste time by researching something from pretty much scratch. You should also choose a topic that you are passionate about. Believe me, the examiners will be able to sense the passion you've put into your essay. Having said that, you still need a criminology topic that will blow away your examiners, so make sure you come at something from a unique angle with fresh perceptions and insights!
Do you still not have a clue where to begin at all? Okay- let's introduce you to some subject ideas to get you thinking and pointed in the right direction: