digital archaeological exhibition
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