Middle East under the Romans

[Antioch 1]

Hi!

I am writing an assignment in Middle East under the Roman Empire. Since the topic is so big, I need help with what my research question should be. I was thinking to write about Palmyra or the Jewish Revolt, but I don't know. Do you have any suggestions for good research questions? 

[seanjo 4,753]

Both Jewish revolts would be good, look into the diaspora see what its extent was and what consequences it had.

Edited January 24 by seanjo

[Peter B 1,907]

Well, what are your interests in the time and place?

And are we talking high school? Undergraduate? Post-graduate?

But if you're after suggestions, and you have an interest in Palmyra, how about something discussing women and political power, say, from Cleopatra to Theodora, via Zenobia?

[Antioch 1]

1 hour ago, Peter B said:

Well, what are your interests in the time and place?

And are we talking high school? Undergraduate? Post-graduate?

But if you're after suggestions, and you have an interest in Palmyra, how about something discussing women and political power, say, from Cleopatra to Theodora, via Zenobia?

It's undergraduate. 

Edited January 24 by Antioch

[jaylemurph 7,244]

3 hours ago, Antioch said:

It's undergraduate. 

You should chat with your history professor.

--Also a History Professor

[Mellon Man 29]

On 24/01/2019 at 7:40 AM, Antioch said:

Hi!

I am writing an assignment in Middle East under the Roman Empire. Since the topic is so big, I need help with what my research question should be. I was thinking to write about Palmyra or the Jewish Revolt, but I don't know. Do you have any suggestions for good research questions? 

Which academic field are you studying?

What about 'How did the Roman Empire transform Palmyra'?

It is difficult to give suggestions without knowing the field you are studying. 

 

[jmccr8 10,228]

6 minutes ago, Mellon Man said:

Which academic field are you studying?

What about 'How did the Roman Empire transform Palmyra'?

It is difficult to give suggestions without knowing the field you are studying. 

 

Hi Mellon Man

 Good point and for me, I have to ask what is the point of a profession if IF ONE IS NOT INTERESTED ENOUGH TO HAVE QUESTIONS OF THEIR OWN THAT THEY WISH TO TO ANSWER WHY DID THEY PURSUE THAT PROFESSION? Sorry about the cap locks wasn't yelling but rum does sumpin to da keyboard.

jmccr8 

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[Kenemet 6,146]

On 1/24/2019 at 7:43 AM, jaylemurph said:

You should chat with your history professor.

--Also a History Professor

I agree with this one.  Without some guidance, you're more likely to pick a topic that's too big or too small and this will hamper your research.  The professor (or their assistants) can also point you to recommended resources.