My history professor has asked that we present 3 possible research paper topics to her based on mythology or a belief system that may influence present time. I am having trouble with this. I have lots of ideas. .reincarnation, karma, paganism..even aromatherapy but turning the ideas into that working thesis is the problem. how do I do that?

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My history professor has asked that we present 3 possible research paper topics to her based on mythology or a belief system that may influence present time. I am having trouble with this. I have lots of ideas. .reincarnation,  karma, paganism..even aromatherapy but turning the ideas into that working thesis is the problem. how do I do that?

Ms. Sue · Answer

I suggest you take two or three of your possible topics and research them. That will help you narrow them down and construct a working thesis.

You could start with this article.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy