Citation Assistance
You are asked to use citation and provide a bibliography for your essay exam. To assist you in this process, here is a list of course materials from this week and how to cite them
. We’ve created a standardized shorthand for citing individual lectures and several of the websites are cited using n.d. (no date). We recommend using author-date parenthetical citations, the most common method used by archaeologists. For example,
Neanderthals made stone tools using the Levallois technique (Gallagher P2:L1; Monnier 2012).
Remember, if you use an exact quote or close paraphrase, you need to cite the page of the quote or paraphrase.
You can cut and paste all the references you used in your essays from this list (and ONLY the references you use in your essays) to help make creating your bibliography faster. Note that when you create your bibliography, you will need to fill in your access date for websites and delete the guidelines on how to cite. If you draw on any sources from outside the class material, you can use these references as a template for citing them.
This paper consists of two essay questions, each worth 20 points. You must answer BOTH questions. Your answers should be approximately 700-1000 words each (1-2 single-spaced pages). Essays should be well-structured, edited for spelling and grammar, and properly cited (bibliography is NOT included in your word/page count). Excellent essays will draw on a range of class lectures and readings and illustrate their points with specific examples. It is strongly recommended that you read through the grading rubric before writing your answer. While you may choose to integrate outside material in your answer, there is no expectation that you do so and your answers should focus on course content.
Question 1 (25 points)
Compare and contrast Neanderthals and Anatomically Modern Homo sapiens (AMHS) with a focus on the archaeological record of Europe. Describe differences and similarities between the two species in anatomy, technology, and artistic expression. Do you think that Neanderthals had lower cognitive capacity (ability to plan, think abstractly, think symbolically, etc.) than anatomically modern humans? Why or why not?
Question 2 (20 points)
Discuss and critically evaluate (analyze the evidence related to) two reasons why humans may have contributed to the extinction of the megafauna and two reasons why climate change may have been responsible for the extinction of the megafauna. How have changing perspectives on the peopling of the Americas affected debates on megafauna extinction?
Rubric
Exam 1 Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Discussion of Neanderthal and AMHS Anatomy, Technology, and Artistic Expression (2 points each) |
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6.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Position on Neanderthal cognitive capacity with supporting evidence |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Engagement with and depth of understanding of course material (presentation of major themes and arguments, knowledge of lecture and reading content) |
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7.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Use of supporting data and specific examples to illustrate points |
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7.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: writing quality (clean submission with no spelling or grammar errors, well-structured essay, proper use of citation) |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: Discussion of human contributions and climate contributuons to megafauna extinction (1 point each) |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: Explanation of how perspectives on peopling of the Americas have changed and why they are relevant to megafauna extinction |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: Engagement with and depth of understanding of course material (presentation of major themes and arguments, knowledge of lecture and reading content) |
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7.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: use of supporting data and specific examples to illustrate points |
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7.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: writing quality (clean submission with no spelling or grammar errors, well-structured essay, proper use of citations) |
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2.0 pts |