You may write a historical-study paper or dig into an issue that is occurring today.

Option #1: Essay-a typical research paper of 5 pages in MLA format. You need at least 3 sources AND your Annotated Bibliography to take place of Works Cited. Just put them together.
For your final paper, write about what you want—any cultural phenomenon that interests you: dig up some secrets; delve into the unknown; try to piece together a mystery; look at a product to see why it was/is popular; debunk or support a popular myth. You may write a historical-study paper or dig into an issue that is occurring today. Come up with some research questions to guide you along the way.