Consider the Question "Should amateur mountain climbers be prevented from climbing Mt. Everest?" Related to that Question are all of the following issues (among hundreds of others):

Some say amateur mountain climbers should be allowed to climb Mt. Everest, while others say such inexperienced climbers should be stopped. Some people believe it is wrong for expedition companies to guide inexperienced climbers to the top of Mt. Everest, but others believe these companies are only satisfying the demands of inexperienced climbers. Some people believe an age-limit should be set for children wanting to climb Mt. Everest (such as fifteen-year-old Arbin Timilsina), while others believe that a climber's physical health is all that matters.

Each of the issues above shows conflict. Even the "experts" will disagree about whether amatuer mountain climbing companies should be in business . . . or whether inexperienced climbers should be permitted on Mt. Everest . . . or whether children should be encouraged to climb the world's tallest mountain. They may not even agree on what an "amateur mountain climber" is.

That's good news for writers of research papers! Disagreement means that you will find a rich body of sources by authors of differing opinions. Later you will formulate a position on your own issue. For now, though, making a list of poential issues will allow you to become familiar with the controversies related to your topic--one of which you will choose to help you further narrow your topic and focus your research.