Exam I Essay Question
Please choose and answer only ONE of the questions below. The midterm essay question is worth 20 points. Your answer should be at least 2-3 paragraphs in length.
Grading Criteria
You can view the grading rubric at the very bottom of the page, but here is a summary. You will be graded on the following criteria:
1. Amount of Information You will receive up to 5 points for addressing all topics within the question and answering them correctly.
2. Quality of Information You will receive up to 5 points for providing information that directly relates to the course material and for supporting your answer with numerous specific details and examples from the readings.
3. Mechanics You will receive up to 3 points for using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Please do not use texting abbreviations.
4. Course Materials You will receive 3 points for using course materials to answer the question. References to the material should be specific. For example, you should say things like, According to Sutton
.You *must* use the course material to answer your question. The questions are specifically written based on your course materials. Answers drawn solely from the web are often unsatisfactory.
5. Timeliness You will receive two points for turning your paper in by the deadline.
Questions (Choose only one):
Name the four subfields of anthropology and describe each one. Be sure to include examples of what types of things an anthropologist from each field might study. Be sure to use the anthropologists in the Yanomami film in your examples.
How are new species formed? Discuss macroevolution as a result of evolutionary forces.
Do you believe that our closest relatives possess culture? Provide evidence and discussion for both sides of this debate.
Choose two types of relative dating, and describe the process involved. Please provide significant detail on each method that you choose.