What is a good topic for a 3,000 word research paper dealing with the music industry?

Question by Liz: What is a good topic for a 3,000 word research paper dealing with the music industry?
I am studying in Australia right now and part of the program is a research paper. It should relate to my field of study (music business) and also my internship. I am interning at an organization called MusicNSW which is a nonprofit organization which was set up to represent, promote, and develop the contemporary music industry in NSW, Australia. The paper should also include a socially conscience, ethical, or environmental component to it, too.
I am really struggling to come up with a topic for my research paper. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by xy
what about something like illegal file sharing and all that, how people dont buy music anymore they just download it for free?

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