493+ ‘Research’ Writing Prompts
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Colonial Plights
Write about the experience of a colonist settling in a new land, detailing their challenges and triumphs.
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Viking Voyage
Imagine an epic expedition a young Viking must embark on, charting unknown waters and encountering diverse civilizations.
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Jungle Explorer
Imagine if you were an explorer into an uncharted jungle. What adventures would you have?
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Believing in the Unbelievable
Write a piece arguing for or against the idea that luck and superstitions play an important role in modern society.
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One Day in Someone Else’s Shoes
Choose a person, either someone you know, or a celebrity, and write about one day in their life from their perspective.
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Celebrating Diversity
Choose a cultural celebration unfamiliar to you and imagine you’re participating.
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Deep Sea Exploration
You are a deep sea explorer. Write about your adventure and the incredible creatures you discover in the depths of the ocean.
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Earth’s Unsung Heroes
Choose an often-overlooked creature and write about its importance to our world.
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Traveling for Thanksgiving
Write a story where you and your family decide to celebrate Thanksgiving in a different country.
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The Endangered Enigma
Choose an endangered animal species and describe why it is essential to protect them.
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Survival at Sea
Write a thrilling personal narrative about a major mechanical failure onboard your research vessel far from the shore.
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Dystopian Waters
Write a story about a future where the oceans have risen drastically due to climate change and an oceanic research vessel is humanity’s only hope.
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Uncharted Territories
Imagine you are the first scientist to step onto an undiscovered island during a research mission.
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Endangered Paradise
Narrate a story from the perspective of an Environmental Research Vessel’s captain whose mission is to study and document the rapid decline of a once-thriving coral reef.
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Crisis on a Research Vessel
Recount a critical incident on an Environmental Research Vessel that puts its mission at jeopardy.
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The Abandoned Vessel
Craft a narrative that revolves around an abandoned Environmental Research Vessel mysteriously appearing on a shore.
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Voyage of Discovery
Write about a journey on an Environmental Research Vessel to a previously uncharted territory.
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Captain’s Legacy
Write a diary entry from a long passed captain’s point of view, now aboard an antique ship as a spirit.
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Titans of the Sea
Write about the construction and launch of a legendary historic naval vessel, such as the Titanic or the USS Constitution.
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Beyond Teaching and Research
A narration of a Pokemon Professor’s interventions in societal issues in the Pokemon world.
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Path to Pokemon Professor
You decide to give up being a Pokemon trainer and instead enroll in a university to become a Pokemon professor. What is your journey towards achieving this goal?
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The Wizarding Traveler
Explore the adventures and discoveries of a Hogwarts graduate who spent their first year post-graduation traveling the world.
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The Inside Scoop
Imagine you are a Daily Prophet journalist immersed in the magical world. Write a feature article on a newly discovered magical beast.
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Ethereal Teachings
You are the ghost of a renowned scholar who wants to share their wisdom posthumously.
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Spectral Scribe
Imagine you’re a ghost writer for a deceased celebrity or public figure. Write a memoir as if it is coming from their perspective.
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Forward to the Past
Imagine your favorite characters travel back in time. How would they cope with the relevant historical era’s societal norms, technology, and customs?
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Fashion Face-off: Historical Edition
Craft a fanfic where renowned figures from history participate in a reality fashion design competition.
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The Gratitude Journal
Make a list of five things you are grateful for each day, no matter how small.
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Investment Insights
Write about your first investment experience.
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Gratitude Attitude
List the things you are grateful for and describe why they are meaningful to you.
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Conversing with History
Imagine having a conversation with a historical figure, who would it be and what would you discuss?
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The Missing Ingredient
You receive an antique cookbook without authorship, in which one recipe has a secret missing ingredient. Describe your attempts to discover it.
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Bucket-List Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt consisting of items or experiences from different countries that are on your travel bucket list.
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The Physical Manifestation of Depression
Write about how Depression manifests physically on the body, based on scientific research.
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Depression’s Genetic Link
Write a story imagining a single gene that has been pinpointed as a major contributor to depression.
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The Age of Depression
Reflect on the differences in depression statistics between various age groups.
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The Science Behind Depression
Research and write about the biological and neurological aspects of depression.
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Global Cuisine Journey
Choose a cuisine you have not tried before. Research its origins and traditions, then write as if you’re experiencing that food for the first time.
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Time-Traveling Steampunk Inventor
Write a story about a steampunk inventor who accidentally creates a time-travelling device.
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Journey of the Airship Engineer
Compose a narrative about an airship engineer who must fix a critical failure on his ship whilst in-flight.
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Journey into Mythology
Look into a myth or legend and write a poem from the perspective of a character involved.
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Unearthing Forgotten Traditions
Write a story involving an ancient or less-known holiday tradition, bringing it to life and giving it a modern spin.
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Avant-garde Historian
You are a historian who uses a time machine to research the past, things go awry when the machine miscalculates.
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Jumping Through Time
Imagine you had the power to travel through time: where would you go, who would you meet and why?
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Behind the Scenes of Nonfiction
Write a step-by-step account of your process of writing a piece of nonfiction.
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Tackling Global Warming At Your Level
Discuss in depth about what individual actions you think can be taken at a personal level to combat global warming.
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Technological Evolution
Persuade your readers that the rapid pace of technological advancements is beneficial to humanity.
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Climate Change: A Global Tale
Write about the science of climate change, detailing its impact globally.
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Voyage Through the Solar System
Detail a journey through our solar system, explaining the science behind each planet.
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The Art Of Everyday Objects
Choose an object in your daily life and write about its history, production process or impact on broader society.
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Scholarly Misconceptions
Identify a common misconception in your academic field and debunk it with factual evidence.
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Historical Point of Interest
Choose a historical event that interests you and explore how it changed the course of history.
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The Interview
Write a fictional interview with a real-life historical figure exploring their life and impact.
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Pressing Issues
Explore a controversial topic and present your unbiased perspective, listing all arguments for and against.
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Fictitious Pen-Pal Friendship
Create a fictional character from a different culture or era, and write them a letter as though you are establishing a pen-pal relationship.
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Strategic Business Proposal
Choose an industry and write a business proposal for a new start-up company.
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Industry Trends Analysis
Write an analysis of current trends in your industry and how they might impact your business.
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The Power of AI
Explain how artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted different industries and discuss its potential future impacts.
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Window Into the Past
Research a historical event that interests you and write about it from a personal perspective—like a diary entry or a series of letters.
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Call to Revolution
Pen a powerful oration that could have been delivered during the French Revolution.
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The Birth of Civilization
Write a story about a day in the life of an individual living in one of the first Mesopotamian cities.
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The Birth of Our Name
Write about the historical origin of your family name and what it might signify.