One way to generate topic ideas is to look at news sources or industry websites to see what topics might be raising questions in the community. Looking at news sources or blog posts will also help you collect background information on a topic and understand how different areas of study intersect with the question at hand. Below, you'll find some social work-focused feeds that can help you choose a research topic.
National Association of Social Workers News Feed
The New Social Worker Magazine
Light Up the Couch Podcast (Clearly Clinical)