What is the history that has led to our current understanding of the topic you are researching?
Who were the scientists involved in the discovery / major advancements in the
history and evolution of the subject (if your topic has any)?
What are the major processes (physical and / or chemical) involved in your topic?
How does your topic affect our world, today?
-If you are researching a subject involved with deep time, how does it influence our thinking and understanding of our place on this planet, today?