Physical Anthropology Paper
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Option 1
Put together a fake buzzfeed article over this section. This can be through word or powerpoint. NO GOOGLE SLIDES
Have fun with it! Show me you learned the material.
You need to include in-text citations for each point.
Must have at least 8 points
at least 3 sources
Suggested topics:
Top hominins
most interesting things about one specific hominin
sites hominins are found
why bipedalism is important
**You do NOT have to do one of these! If you have another idea go for it! You can always check with me if you are unsure.
More info in the recorded lecture!
Option 2
3-4 pages: double spaced, times new roman, 12 font
At least 3 sources
Choose 1 hominin
Formal writing.
NO QUOTES!
Suggested things to discuss:
What is the taxonomy (how it relates to other hominins)
Is there any controversy surrounding the hominin
When did they live and in what type of environment
Characteristics: derived and ancestral
Any behavioral traits
** You do not have to write about all of these or any of them. Tell me what you want me to know about the species you choose. These are here to help you if you get stuck
Whichever citing format you choose
IN-TEXT CITATION
Orrorin tugenensis
Sahelanthropus tchadensis
Ardipithecus kadabba
Ardipithecus ramidus
Australopithecus anamensis
Australopithecus afarensis
Australopithecus platyops
Paranthropus aethiopicus
Paranthropus boisei
Paranthropus robustus
Australopithecus africanus
Australopithecus sediba
Australopithecus garhi
Homo habilis
Homo rudolfensis
Homo erectus
Homo naledi
Homo floresiensis
Homo heidelbergensis
Homo neanderthalensis
Denisovans
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