Writing The Research Paper: Developing Your Research Question

Over the duration of this course, you've explored creation myths, Greek and Roman gods, ancient and modern religions and philosophies.

Now develop a research question that involves comparing and contrasting religious or philosophical ideas.

Your research question can explore the relationship between a religious or philosophical set of beliefs and a modern political or social issue.

It can explore the differences between two philosophical or religious beliefs, and how people who adhere to these beliefs conduct themselves.

Go through your folder and the research that you have typed into the computer. That research should provide a basis for your explorations. Pick something that you are interested in exploring further, or, if you prefer, research new religions or philosophies to support your research question and provide material for your research paper.

Hand in your research question to me on a piece of paper.