Which of the following is not a subfield of anthropology

Assignment 3: Be An Anthropologist

Studying Change

Purpose:

The primary goal of this exercise is for the student to further examine evolution from the perspective of two subfields in anthropology. The all-encompassing nature of evolution will be illustrated, and students will have the opportunity to explore the holistic nature of anthropology.

Description:

Anthropologists study many different aspects of humanity in order to fully understand the diversity of the human species. One of these aspects concerns our development as a species, both physically and culturally. For the assignment, the student will first discuss and investigate evolution as viewed by physical anthropology, and then the student will investigate and discuss evolution from one other subfield – cultural, linguistic, or archaeological.

Directions: In a 4-6 page written assignment, answer the following questions.

1) Define evolution using the course materials.

2) Define physical anthropology. Discuss some of the general ways physical anthropologists investigate evolution.

3) Using the APUS Library, find at least one appropriate outside source that identifies one specific research project in which physical anthropologists are studying evolution (e.g. the Human Genome Project). Describe the research project and its significance in our understanding of evolution. Conduct original research, do not use the genome project because that example is given in class.

4) Choose and define a second subfield of anthropology (cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, or archaeology).

5) Discuss some of the general ways an anthropologist in this second subfield investigates evolution.

*Remember, evolution can apply to both physical and societal changes, so things like language and customs can evolve just as much as bodies and brains can.

6) Using the APUS Library, find at least one appropriate outside source that identifies one specific research project in which anthropologists in this second subfield are studying evolution. Describe the research project and its significance in our understanding of evolution. For example, an archaeologist may look at how tools have changed through time, and what has caused that change (conduct your own original research, do not use this example).

8) Discuss how the study of evolution between physical anthropology and your chosen subfield compares and contrasts.

9) Conclude by discussing and reflecting on one new piece of information you learned about evolution.

Coaching: Finding articles to use for this Assignment

Review this screencast or script to help you learn to locate appropriate college-level sources using the Summon search tool in our Library.

Review this FAQ page from our Librarian: How do I locate articles associated with evolution, culture, and anthropology research projects?

Disclaimer

Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results.

Writing Expectations

All written submissions should be submitted using APA formatting. In part, this includes:

· Typewritten in double-spaced format with a readable style and font and submitted inside the electronic classroom.

· Arial 11 or 12-point font or Times New Roman styles.

· Page margins Top, Bottom, Left Side and Right Side = 1 inch, with reasonable accommodation being made for special situations and online submission variances.

· Save as .doc, .rtf, or .pdf

· See a Basics of APA Style tutorial for coaching on APA formatting. For additional resources, use your COLL100 materials, our Library, and the Purdue Online Writing Lab.

Note:

This course has “Resubmission” status enabled to help you if you realize you submitted an incorrect or blank file, or if you need to submit multiple documents as part of your Assignment. Resubmission of an Assignment after it is graded, to attempt a better grade, is not permitted.

Grading Rubric

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Assignment 3 100 %

Exemplary 4 pts

Accomplished 3.4 pts

Developing 3 pts

Beginning 2.6 pts

Did not attempt 0 pts

Definition 10 % Defines evolution using the course materials.

Exemplary

Described and defined evolution using course materials

Accomplished

Needed some elaboration on description and definition of evolution

Developing

Needed significantly more detail defining evolution; missing course materials definition

Beginning

Discussion about evolution missing definition and/or detail overall

Did not attempt

No description/definition of evolution

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Physical anthropology 11 % Define physical anthropology. Discuss some of the general ways physical anthropologists investigate evolution.

Exemplary

Detailed description of what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

Accomplished

Needed some elaboration on description of what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

Developing

Needed more description of what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

Beginning

Needed significantly more detail in description of what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

Did not attempt

Did not clear describe what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

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Physical anthropology source 20 % Includes at least one appropriate outside source that identifies one specific research project in which physical anthropologists are studying evolution. Describes the research project and its significance in our understanding of evolution.

Exemplary

Chose relevant source and included detailed description of one specific example of how physical anthropologists study evolution

Accomplished

Chose relevant source, needed some elaboration on description of how physical anthropologists study evolution

Developing

Chose relevant source, needed more elaboration on description of how physical anthropologists study evolution

Beginning

Source not clearly relevant, or only used to define physical anthropology. No specific example of how physical anthropologists study evolution.

Did not attempt

Source unrelated; description lacking detail; not included

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Second subfield 11 % Defines a second subfield anthropology. Discusses some of the general ways that type of anthropologist investigates evolution.

Exemplary

Detailed description of what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

Accomplished

Needed some elaboration on description of what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

Developing

Needed more description of what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

Beginning

Needed significantly more detail in description of what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

Did not attempt

Did not clear describe what and how evolution may be studied from this subfield

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Second subfield source 20 % Includes at least one appropriate outside source that identifies one specific research project in which this type of anthropologist is studying evolution. Describes the research project and its significance in our understanding of evolution.

Exemplary

Chose relevant source and included detailed description ofone specific example of how these anthropologists study evolution

Accomplished

Chose relevant source, needed some elaboration on description of how these anthropologists study evolution

Developing

Chose relevant source, needed more elaboration on description of how these anthropologists study evolution

Beginning

Source not clearly relevant, or only used to define this subfield of anthropology. No specific example of how these anthropologists study evolution.

Did not attempt

Source unrelated; description lacking detail; not included

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Compare/contrast 8 % Discusses how the study of evolution between physical anthropology and your chosen subfield compares and contrasts.

Exemplary

Detailed insight in analysis of similarities and differences between two subfields’ approaches to the study of evolution

Accomplished

Needed some elaboration on analysis of similarities and differences between two subfields’ approaches to the study of evolution

Developing

Needed to elaborate on analysis of similarities and differences between two subfields’ approaches to the study of evolution

Beginning

Needed much more detail in analysis of similarities and differences between two subfields’ approaches to the study of evolution

Did not attempt

No analysis of similarities and differences

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Reflection 4 % Discusses and reflects on one new piece of information you learned about evolution.

Exemplary

Insightful reflection on one new piece of information learned about evolution

Accomplished

Needed some elaboration on reflection on one new piece of information learned about evolution

Developing

Needed significantly more detailed reflection on one new piece of information learned about evolution

Beginning

Little or vague reflection on one new piece of information learned about evolution

Did not attempt

No reflection included

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Writing Expectations and APA Format 8 % Submission is double spaced, in an appopriate font, and APA formatting is used for all citations and references.

Exemplary

Follows writing expectations. Includes a title page. Included APA formatted in-text citations and full references for all paraphrased and quoted work from other sources.

Accomplished

Some writing expectations may have been missed. Minor errors in APA formatting of citations.

Developing

Writing expectations somewhat followed. Multiple errors in APA formatting of citations.

Beginning

Writing expectations not followed; little use of APA format

Did not attempt

Writing expectations not met; APA format not attempted

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Grammar and spelling 8 % Submission is free of spelling and grammar errors.

Exemplary

Author made no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content

Accomplished

Author made a couple errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content

Developing

Author made a few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content

Beginning

Authors made many errors in grammar and spelling that the intent of the paper is difficult to understand

Did not attempt

Authors made so many errors in grammar and spelling that the intent of the paper cannot be understood

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Rubric:

ANTH100 Assignment 3: Be an Anthropologist

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