Choosing the right topic for your research paper is half the battle. Sometimes, even great writers cannot compose interesting texts about boring topics. High school and college students have to choose topics that will be interesting for evaluators, professors or whoever else it may concern. The topic of your research paper should surprise your readers. Just imagine a professor who starts reading your research paper and thinks, “Hey, that’s some interesting topic this student has chosen.” It’s only natural for that professor to have a positive attitude toward the research paper, even if it contains some minor mistakes.