This task will prompt you to investigate a specific aspect of a literary work from the colonial era and its relationship to a particular topic in history. to complete this task, you must complete the following steps: select a particular topic that is relevant to the colonial era and the age of reason, and form a thesis that explores an aspect of that topic. research your topic and identify relevant information that supports your position. draft your historical investigative report and organize your research findings. produce a final draft by proofreading and revising your initial drafts.