In this research paper, students will compare and
contrast one specific cultural component (marriage, leadership,
ideology, etc.) between the U.S.’s mode of subsistence
(postindustrialism) and societies employing your assigned mode of
subsistence (Gathering & Hunting, Pastoralism, Horticultural, or
Agriculture [family farming]). In your presentation of the material,
you should strive for a balance between both
describing the similarities of the two cultural types and in discussing
their differences, paying particular attention to the explanations
offered in the anthropological literature (using the sources that are
providing the factual material for your contribution to the group Fictional Ethnography). At least three primary academic sources
(journal articles are best) should be used. Your field notes from Weeks
2 and 3 should be cited in support of relevant examples of U.S.
culture.
Requirements:
Research papers are to be 3-5 substantive pages, using APA
style (which requires a title page, abstract, and a reference list [none
of which are part of the substantive page count]). If you are
unfamiliar with APA formatting, you should consider purchasing the APA
Style Manual. Alternatively, a link to Purdue University’s Online
Writing Lab (OWL) can be found in the General APA Resources,
along with links to useful videos for setting up Word documents in APA
format and for finding and incorporating academic sources.
At least three primary academic sources (not textbooks) must be consulted and included in the reference list.
This video may help you with comparing and contrasting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBTldiZu8Sc
