493+ ‘Research’ Writing Prompts
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Nature’s Activism
Write an essay about the need for conservation and how human activities are affecting climate change.
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Furry Friends Fact Check
Research about a pet animal you love and write some factual information about it.
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The Invention that Changed Time
Imagine you are a scientist from the past who has just invented a world-changing piece of technology.
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Local Landmarks
Choose a significant place in your local community and explore its history, importance, and influence.
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Parade of the Past
Describe a historically significant holiday parade you have been a part of, witnessed, or learned about.
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Journey on The Oregon Trail
Write a letter from the perspective of a settler traveling on the Oregon Trail during the 19th century.
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Mother-Tongue Memories
Pen down a story set in a time when your ancestors spoke a language that perhaps isn’t used anymore in…
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Black History Month Tribute
Write an imaginary speech that you would deliver in honour of a figure you admire for Black History Month.
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Taste of Easter Worldwide
Research and describe easter food traditions from three different countries.
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Journey to the Law Firm
Write a day in the life of a lawyer.
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The Missing Scientist
A renowned yet eccentric scientist disappears without a trace. Your character, a curious journalist, decides to find out why.
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Autumn Sports Heroes
Choose your favorite athlete from a fall sport and write a short biography about their life and achievements.
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Animal Rights and Ethics
Write about your opinion on the ethical aspects of using animals for scientific research.
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The Evolution of a Tradition
Explore the transformation of the Groundhog Day tradition from its origins to the present day.
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Extinction Predicament
Choose an endangered species and discuss the reasons for its decline and possible solutions for its preservation.
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Climate Change Denial
Discuss the rationale behind climate change denial and the impacts of such behaviours on global environmental protection.
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Endangered Heroes
Write about an endangered animal you admire and propose ways to change its predicament.
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In the Footsteps of a Hero
Choose a person, either famous or from your personal life, who you admire. Write an account of a day in…
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The Ecological Navigator
Write about a nature trail or a wildlife adventure you experienced, focusing on the ecological factors involved.
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Lights and Shadows of Your City
Write a detailed account of your city, including its beauty, issues, and the unnoticed corners.
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Embark on a Time-Travel Journey
Imagine you found a time machine, choose a time in the past or future to visit, and write about your…
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Saving Our Planet Superhero
You have been given superpowers to help solve one environmental issue. What would your superpower be, and what problem would…
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Deciphering Economic Inequality
Opine about economic inequality in your country or the global stage.
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Interweave Easter Legacies
Imagine you are creating a new Easter tradition that pulls from multiple cultures. Detail what the tradition would consist of…
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A Timeless Easter
Craft a time-travelling adventure that throws the protagonist back to the first Easter.
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Easter Aboard a Time Machine
Travel time and document how Easter evolved in a specific place from past to present.
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Historical Journey
Choose a historical event that interests you, and create an informative report about it.
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The Endangered Perspective
Write a newspaper article discussing the impact of losing an endangered species from a local ecosystem.
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Rainforest Rescues
Create a rescue plan for an endangered species that lives in the rainforest. Detail the steps that need to be…
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Letter To The Future
Write a letter to future generations explaining the current state of an endangered species you feel passionate about and express…
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Species on the Brink
Write a letter to a public representative advocating for the protection of an endangered species of your choice.
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Origins and Evolutions
Write a narrative detailing the historical origins of Dia de las fallas and how it has evolved over time.
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Ancient Echoes
Write about exploring one of Ireland’s many historical sites, and the sense of history that you experience there.
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Myth or Fact: Taking Sides
Write about a common myth that you believe or dispute, providing reasons for your stance.
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Ethics of Animal Testing
Debate whether animal testing for medical and cosmetic research is necessary.
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Animal Testing Dilemma
Are the benefits gained from animal testing worth the moral cost? Argue your viewpoint in the animal testing debate.
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The Age Old Voting Debate
Argue whether the voting age should be lowered or it should stay as it is.
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Climate Change Controversy
Write a persuasive essay arguing for or against the concept of human-made climate change.
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Climate Change Viewpoints
Review different perspectives on climate change and formulate your own argument.
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The April Revolution: Historical Fiction
April marks the month of numerous historical events, including the 1960 April Revolution in South Korea. Write a fictional story…
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Technological Advancements and Society
Expound on the influence of a recent technological advancement on society.
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Global Warming Debate
Write a persuasive essay stating your position on global warming, making sure to include facts and figures to support your…
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Global Music Journey
Choose a musical instrument from a foreign culture, research, and write about its history, use and importance within that culture.
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Cultural Artefacts Exploration
Write about an artefact from a different culture that you found intriguing and express why it interests you.
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Cross-Cultural Heroes
Pick a hero or influential figure from a different culture and write about their contributions.
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Food of the World
Pick a traditional dish from another country and write about its origin and significance.
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Celebrations Around the World
Write about a holiday celebrated in a different culture and how it’s different or similar to ones you celebrate.
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Environmental Advocacy
Write a persuasive open letter to society on the urgent need to counter climate change.
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Planet Exploration
Imagine that you could explore any planet in our solar system. Choose a planet and describe your adventure.
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Lost City Found
Discover a long-lost city and carefully describe its people, culture, and architecture.
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Elevating Education
Argue for an educational reform you believe would significantly improve the school system.
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Uncharted Territory
Create a vivid narrative set in an unforgiving landscape you are entirely unfamiliar with, such as a desert, deep ocean,…
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Dream Destination
Choose an unfamiliar real-world location you truly wish to visit and describe this place as you would in the middle…
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The Secret Paradise
Imagine discovering an untouched wilderness, rich with never-before-seen species and unknown treasures.
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The Avenger’s Quest
Write about a character who’s whole family was wronged in some way and now they are seeking justice.
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Global Health Response
Describe your perspective on how international health organizations have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Moon Landing Mirage
Craft a narrative in which the moon landing is revealed to be a brilliantly orchestrated hoax.
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Historical Octobers
Choose a historical event that happened in October, research about it and compare it to an event that is taking…
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Hidden Professions
Pick an unconventional, lesser-known profession and describe what a typical workday would look like.
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In Their Shoes
Choose a historical figure you admire and rewrite a day in their life from their perspective.
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Boxing Day in Another Culture
Describe how Boxing Day might be celebrated in a culture different from yours.
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Petals of Poetry
Compose a heartfelt poem dedicated to a loved one, using their birth flower and its characteristics as central imagery.
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Ancestral Journey
Write about an ancestor whose story fascinates you.
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Walk in Their Shoes
Pick a historically significant figure and write a first-person narrative that speculates their thoughts and experiences.
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Uncover Species Treasure
Write about a lesser-known species whose survival is crucial for Earth’s ecosystem.
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Eras of Yore
Choose an era in history and create a fictional autobiography of someone living during that period.
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Animal Testing or Animal Rights?
Take a stand on the ethical implications of animal testing for scientific research.
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Living as a Penguin
You’ve been transformed into a penguin! Write about your daily life in the Antarctic.
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Jungle Journal
Write a diary entry as a 3rd grader who has become best friends with an animal in the jungle.
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Hieroglyphic Epistle
Imagine writing a letter using hieroglyphs: Egyptian pictographic script.
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Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the Globe
Research and discuss the different Valentine’s Day traditions celebrated around the world.