Term Paper Assignment Format:
Introduction – Body – Conclusion – Works Cited
3,000-word minimum (10 – 12 pages, double spaced)
Title page
12 point Times New Roman font
One-inch margins
Double spaced
In-text citations as well as a separate Works Cited/References/Bibliography page
Please use the citation style adopted by your Major. If your Major does not have an official style or if you are Undeclared, please use Chicago. You can find out how to implement citation styles here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/resources.htmlLinks to an external site.
PROMPT:
The avenues in which we understand cultures from the past can be convoluted. Through doing intense research, we can see how history, archaeology, and oral histories only provide a smaller part of a larger story. For this term paper, you will choose a culture from the past to further investigate.
Research online and using our college library to find out the ways in which this particular culture has been documented, paying particular attention to the Discussion Questions below.
Any culture chosen will need to have had some sort of archaeological intervention. You are free to choose any of the cultures we have gone over in class or find one of your own!
Discussion Questions:
1. Introduce this past culture. Who were they? From what time period?
2. How did they fit into the global timeline? How far did their boundaries reach?
3. In what ways have their history been documented (historical documents, archaeological resources, oral histories, etc).
4. Do these research avenues complement or contrast each other? How?
5. What particular archaeological methods were used in the archaeological analysis of this site? Specific dating techniques? Survey? Excavation? GPR? Faunal analysis?
6. How many archaeological sites are you discussing in your term paper to get a better understanding of this culture?
7. What cultural extrapolations can we make based on the archaeological resources found? Provide concrete reasons.
8. What are some pseudoscientific theories surrounding this particular culture?
9. How mainstream/underground is the theor(ies)? In other words, is there a large following?
10. What are some of the things that make these theories attractive?
11. What are some of the ways these theories are a detriment to the understanding of the past culture? To human ingenuity?
12. Are there any present-day descendent communities associated with this past culture? What are their views of their ancestors? What are their views of archaeological research (for or against)?
Evidence Criteria:
You must search out at least 5 scholarly sources to inform your analysis paper. The video short and textbook can also be used, but they will not count toward this minimum.
Visit the Simplify Your Research! Video Series page in the course orientation module learn how to search for and choose the best scholarly sources.
You may use 3-4 pictures in your paper to further convey your point, just remember to cite them on your reference page. Keep in mind not to use pictures that are large–a good size would be around 1/3 of the page.
ANTH 160 Term Paper (1) (1) (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Assessment of Documentation
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The response demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of historical documentation related to the past culture. Includes solid evidence from scholarly sources.
8 pts
Meets Expectations
The response is organized and developed with general supporting ideas provided (reasons/general examples). Includes solid evidence from scholarly sources.
6 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
The response illustrates key points relating to historical documentation. Includes some evidence from scholarly sources.
4 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
The response introduces concepts but does not elaborate on them.
2 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The response briefly recognizes concepts only. Lacks an analysis of the material.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Assessment of Archaeological Methods
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The response demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of archaeological methods related to the past culture. Includes solid evidence from scholarly sources.
8 pts
Meets Expectations
The response is organized and developed with general supporting ideas provided (reasons/general examples). Includes solid evidence from scholarly sources.
6 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
The response illustrates key points relating to archaeological methods. Includes some evidence from scholarly sources.
4 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
The response introduces concepts but does not elaborate on them.
2 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The response briefly recognizes concepts only. Lacks an analysis of the material.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplexity of Cultural Interpretations
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The response clearly illustrates critical and reflective thinking and uses concepts learned in the course in their interpretation / response to other interpretations.
8 pts
Meets Expectations
Ideas are clear but information is general and predictable. Shows some critical and reflective thinking and includes concepts learned in the course.
6 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
Ideas are clear but more information is needed. Paper Poorly thought out response. Minimally addresses concepts learned in the course.
4 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
Information is limited and text is repetitious. The response lacks an analysis of the material.
2 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The response lacks focus or demonstrates confused or conflicting thinking.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Assessment of Related Pseudoscience
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The response demonstrates the student meticulously researched pseudoscientific theories associated with the past culture. Includes where these theories are perpetuated from, their following, and why they are attractive to believers. Discusses how these theories can be harmful.
8 pts
Meets Expectations
The response is organized and developed with general supporting ideas provided (reasons/general examples).
6 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
The response illustrates key points relating to pseudoscientific theories associated with the past culture.
4 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
The response introduces concepts but does not elaborate on them.
2 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The response briefly recognizes concepts only. Lacks an analysis of the material.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Assessment of Descendant Communities
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The response demonstrates the student meticulously researched the descendant conmunity(ies) related to their past culture. Includes their position on archaeological intervention.
8 pts
Meets Expectations
The response is organized and developed with general supporting ideas provided (reasons/general examples).
6 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
The response illustrates key points relating to the descendant community(ies) associated with the past culture.
4 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
The response introduces concepts but does not elaborate on them.
2 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The response briefly recognizes concepts only. Lacks an analysis of the material.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat
5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Paper fully adheres to the format described in the prompt.
4 pts
Meets Expectations
Adheres to all directions minus one.
3 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
Adheres to half of the formatting directions.
2 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
Adheres to less than half of the formatting directions.
1 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Adheres to only one of the formatting directions.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, mechanics, spelling
5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The response is free from any errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.
4 pts
Meets Expectations
The response has 3 or fewer errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.
3 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
The response has 4-5 errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.
2 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
The response has 6 or more errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.
1 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The response is nonsensical.
0 pts
No Marks
No submission.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePage Minimum
5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
3000 words or more
4 pts
Meets Expectations
2500-2999 words
3 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
2000-2499 words
2 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
1500-1999 words
1 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
1000-1449 words
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
Points will be deducted in addition to this criteria if there is no in-text citation or minimal in-text citation. Remember that you still need to cite what you paraphrase, not just direct quotes.
5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Beyond 5 scholarly sources. Cited in-text as well as included in a bibliography page.
4 pts
Meets Expectations
5 scholarly sources. Cited in-text as well as included in a bibliography page.
3 pts
Somewhat Meets Expectations
4 scholarly sources. Cited in-text as well as included in a bibliography page.
2 pts
Minimally Meets Expectations
3 scholarly source. Cited in-text as well as included in a bibliography page.
1 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
2 or less scholarly sources. Cited in-text as well as included in a bibliography page.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
5 pts
Total Points: 70
