In this class, you are introduced to a variety of research topics and ideas that are confined within and expanded around the field of anthropology. For this paper, you will be asked to pick one concrete topic that relates to biological anthropology. By no later than March 25thyou must provide me with your topic, via email. I have to approve this research topic to decide whether or not it is acceptable. You will not be given any credit for a topic that is not related to physical/biological anthropology.

This paper is to be written in scientific format, completely non-narrative. I expect the upmost professional approach in your paper, and will deduct a minimum of 25 points for any paper that exhibits heavy bias or opinion-based language.

KEEP IN MIND: Science papers are written in a style that is exceedingly clear and concise. Their purpose is to inform an audience of other scientists about an important issue and to document the particular approach they used to investigate that issue. This is different than your typical English or Social Studies paper.

Below, I have listed some research topic ideas as well as the rubric of how I will be grading the papers. The final copy is to be turned into CLASS to ME by NO LATER than ________.

Example topic Ideas:

You will be required to read Garrett Hardin’s Tragedy of the Commons (1968). What is the tragedy? What is the main perspective this author holds about the current state of the human species? What are his main concerns and how does one of the concerns, ie, the freedom to breed , a massively difficult undertaking for humans to achieve (as according to the evolutionary perspective?

How is bushmeat decimating the great apes throughout southern Africa? What is being done to stop the extinction of chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas? How does Life History Theory interject with conservation efforts?

According to Nesse (text can be found online or in library), Why do we get sick? What are the evolutionary implications in how we understand illness and disease? Why would understanding evolutionary theory be valuable when understanding diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB?

IMPORTANT: If you attempt to turn the paper in late, you will receive a ZERO. If you attempt to submit a paper that is unrelated to this course, you will receive a ZERO. Follow the instructions VERY carefully.

Note:

You have the option of my full review prior to the due date. I will review and make edits of your paper. In order for you to receive feedback, a rough draft of your introduction and methods must be turned into me no later than April 14

Due dates:

March 25^th, via email: You will submit your topic to me in the form of a research question and/or statement. This must be well-formulated, and not simply I want to write on monkeys . I will expect a research question/statement format, and a sentence on how this topic relates to biological anthropology. Make sure you use proper email written format, addressing the recipient (Professor Zeoli, Katie, Professor Katie) and a salutation (Sincerely, Thank you, Best, etc.) followed by your name as it appears on my roster.

April 14^th: Optional rough draft review.

May 28th: Final paper due.

anthropology.

1. What sorts of practical concerns or challenges faced by ancient people may have led to the development of complex

2. Considering the fact that most people work harder and relinquish at least some control over their own lives in complex societies, why might such societies have developed at all?
3. Why and how would complex societies devote so much of their energies to the production of great monuments with no practical purpose?
4. What does Göbekli Tepe imply about the development of complexity? What is surprising about the site?

anthropology.

1. What sorts of practical concerns or challenges faced by ancient people may have led to the development of complex

2. Considering the fact that most people work harder and relinquish at least some control over their own lives in complex societies, why might such societies have developed at all?
3. Why and how would complex societies devote so much of their energies to the production of great monuments with no practical purpose?
4. What does Göbekli Tepe imply about the development of complexity? What is surprising about the site?