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Let’s talk about your final paper

Discuss how archaeologists conduct research

Describe in detail an archaeological method

Provide a case study that shows how these methods help us learn about the past

approache

Start with a specific method, describe it and use case studies to show how it works

Formatting

Cite sources both in text and have a bibliography

Approach 1, pick a methodology

How do archaeologists conduct their research?

Discuss one method in detail; do not simply discuss ‘archaeology’; Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the method you are discussing, when it’s used, what does it help us determine

Have at least one case study

Describe how archaeologists have collected data using said method to study the past

Present their findings and what they mean

Contextualize your case studies

Not having a case study will result in automatic C or lower

Sources

Citations and bibliography

Have multiple sources for your paper and cite them properly

Use a coherent citation method (MLA, APA, Chicago) and use it properly and consistently

Failure to have a bibliography will result in an automatic failing grade

Pick quality sources

Use scholarly sources, works published in peer review journals, academic books, etc.

If you have to choose between the NYT and Science, always pick Science

My powerpoints are not quality sources, do not use them for your final paper

DO NOT USE Wikipedia