Research Proposal
In ancient Greece, the consumption of alcohol was a common practice that played a
significant role in social and religious rituals. Wine was the most popular alcoholic beverage,
and it was produced throughout Greece and the Mediterranean region. In this paper, I wish to
explore how wine was produced and consumed in ancient Greece , how they viewed its use in
religious and social contexts and how its consumption may have shaped the cultural practices
and social dynamics of its society. Additionally, I want to investigate if there was any change
in the way wine was symbolized and consumed across the Greek timeline. The earliest trace
of wine consumption in Greece dates back to the end of the fifth millennium BC. These
traces were found in burned down houses at the Neolithic site of Dikili Tash in northern
Greece (Valamoti et al., 2015). Using this time period as my base year I would explore how
wine production and consumption changed. From these evidences I could reason explanations
on how the people of Greece used wine in social and religious events. For this paper, the
research topic I have constructed is “How was the consumption and production of alcohol
viewed by Greeks , and what role did it play in religious or social rituals? Also, did it evolve across the
Greek timeline?
This essay needs to be written based on my research proposal. The grading rubric for this assignment isas below:
Assignment Rubric
1. Argument (20 pts)
Does the paper focus on one central question that ties the paper together? Is this thesis a relevant archaeological question that is supportable using the scholarly sources cited in the essay?
2. Use of Evidence (25 pts)
Are at least five new sources referenced, and are the references chosen appropriate scientific sources? How closely are the multiple sources of evidence integrated analytically?
3. Quality of Thought (20 pts)
Does the essay demonstrate a clear understanding of archaeological evidence and the data types and scientific methods chosen? Are meaningful comparisons between diverse sources of evidence explored? Does the essay demonstrate insight or an original perspective on the topic?
4. Organization (20 pts)
Is the introduction focused around a clear thesis argument, with relevant background information and supporting arguments laid out in a logical and effective order, and a coherent conclusion?
5. Style (10 pts)
Does the essay fulfill the requirements of the essay as specified in the assignment, including structure, length, citation use and style, bibliography, page numbers, and title? Do the language, syntax, grammar, and vocabulary of the paper fulfill expectations for analytical writing at the college level? Has the paper been adequately proofread and spell-checked?
6. Paper proposal (5 pts)
Was a sufficient paper proposal submitted by the assigned deadline?