Physical Anthropology Primate Research Paper

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Physical Anthropology Primate Research Paper

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Physical Anthropology Primate Research Paper

(80 Points Possible)

Your primate research project will consist of four stages: the first stage involves picking a topic which deals with primate evolution, and getting some preliminary background information on the subject from your textbook. The second part involves going to the library and/or to the Internet to locate at least four professional sources on your subject.

After you have a general understanding of your subject, you will be putting together information from your text, other professional sources, class presentations, videos, and zoo notes to compile a term paper which will be due two weeks before the end of the semester (see schedule). The following is a more specific breakdown of the project.

Choosing the term paper topic

Choose one of the following term paper topics. You must pick a subject which can be discussed through the grades of primate evolution (see attachment on last page). Popular topics of term papers include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Evolution of Primate Intelligence

Discuss the changes which occurred in intelligence through primate evolution. Intelligence is correlated with brain size, gestation period (amount of time the fetus is in the womb), social organization, and mating patterns. Include two or more of these related areas in your discussion. Elaborate on the evolutionary modifications and some of the theories which have been proposed for these changes.

1. The Evolution of Primate Diet and Dentition

Discuss the changes which occurred in diet and dentition through primate evolution. Diet is correlated with dentition (number and type of teeth), and with type of digestive tract. Among the terrestrial monkeys and apes there is sexual dimorphism in teeth between males and females. Elaborate on the evolutionary modifications and some of the theories which have been proposed for these changes.

1. The Evolution of Primate Locomotion and Body Configuration

Discuss the changes that occurred in locomotion and body configuration (length of arms relative to legs and torso) through primate evolution. Include hand proportions, tail lengths and type, body size and hair density in your discussion. Elaborate on the evolutionary modifications and some of the theories which have been proposed for these changes.

D, The Evolution of Primate Olfaction and Vision

Discuss the changes which took place in olfaction (smelling ability) and vision through primate evolution. Include prognathism (jutting out of lower face), placement of eyes on head, stereoscopic vision and color vision in your discussion. Elaborate on the evolutionary modifications and some of the theories which have been proposed for these changes.

E, .The Evolution of Primate Sexuality and Social Organization

Discuss the changes which took place in sexuality and social organization through primate evolution. Include a discussion of multi-male, dominant one male, and pair bonding in your discussion. Also talk about mother-infant nurturing, the concept of the estrus cycle, and male vs. female sexual receptivity. Elaborate on the evolutionary modifications and some of the theories which have been proposed for these changes.

Structure of Term Paper (80 points or 80% of project)

The research paper averages seven pages in length, not including the cover page and works cited page. Grading breakdown if all else is done correctly: 6 to 7 pages-“C”, 8-9 pages “B”; 9-12 pages “A”. The paper should be double spaced, type written (normal 12 size font), with works cited on a separate page.

Please number pages beginning with page one (not beginning with the cover page!). Print out on one side only and not back to back! Up to 25 points may be deducted for grammatical errors, so make sure to have several people who are good at writing proofread your paper before submitting it.

Alternatively, you could go to the student writing center on campus for assistance. *Please include cover sheet and number each page of paper not including the cover page.

Introduction and Thesis Statement (15 points):

Creatively employ the material in your category into your introduction. Next, pick a thesis statement. The thesis is what you are going to argue. Example: For paper choice D, you could argue that primates developed improved vision due to natural selection pressures and an arboreal past.

The Body of the Paper (40 points):

The body should be a representation of your data. You will be discussing your subject objectively through the grades of primate evolution while pointing out the modifications which occurred through time. The grades of primate evolution are as follows: Grade I-The Lemuroids; Grade II-The Tarsiers; Grade III -The Monkeys; and Grade IV-The Apes and Man (see chart in prior post). You should plan on devoting approximately 1 to 2 pages of discussion to each of the grades in primate evolution. Make sure you carry your discussion through to man.

With each grade, begin by describing some general background and introductory information on that category of primate. Next, devote the remaining discussion of each grade to your specific research subject. Remember to avoid plagiarism and to document where you obtained your data by using paraphrasing (MLA, APA or AAA styles only) throughout your paper.

Up to 20 points will be deducted if there is no documentation and partial point deduction for incorrect or insufficient documentation.

After you have discussed the changes that have occurred through the grades of primate evolution, include a paragraph toward the end of the body of your paper with your subjective perspective (personal opinion) on the subject material.

This discussion should also include a critique of the literature and zoo trip. Comment on the information you could or could not find. How did you feel about the zoo trip? Were you able to better visualize the primates you learned about?

Conclusion (15 points or 15% of project)

Your conclusion should relate back to your thesis statement. Work the thesis into your conclusion stated differently. Also make a final statement, e.g. in this paper I have proven conclusively, or was not able to demonstrate conclusively that my thesis was correct.

Works Cited Page (10 points or 10% of project)

The works cited page should be on a separate page. Entries should be single spaced with double spacing between them. Entries should be listed last name first, first name last in alphabetical order. If you are using a citation from a web site and no authors name is given, simply list by title. I am expecting at least four professional sources to be listed and utilized beyond the textbook. Please only use professional sources for this project. Wikipedia, Reader’s Digest and religious publications are unacceptable for this assignment! One of the single best sources to use for this project is:

RUBRIC QUALITY OF RESPONSE NO RESPONSE POOR / UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD EXCELLENT Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) Zero points:  Student failed to submit the final paper. 20 points out of 50:  The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. 30 points out of 50:  The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately.  Elements of the required response may also be lacking. 40 points out of 50:  The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples.  The answer is complete. 50 points:  The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples.  No aspects of the required answer are missing. Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). Zero points:  Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. 5 out 20 points:  Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. 10 out 20 points:  References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated.  Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. 15 out 20 points:  Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented.  APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors.  There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. 20 points:  Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented.  APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) Zero points:  Student failed to submit the final paper. 5 points out of 20:  The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors  10 points out 20:  The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors 15 points out of 20:  The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. 20 points:  The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) Zero points:  Student failed to submit the final paper. 3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. 5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements.  The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper 7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. 10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper.
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