► Paper Composition: The 4-page research paper must be written in introduction-body-conclusion format
and should include accurate use of in-text citations as well as a bibliography. At least 4 references must be

used (see below). Aside from the few mandatory content elements listed below, you are free to focus your
paper on any aspect of the site that interests you.

• Mandatory Content:
• Essay Format:
  o TypedFULL4pagesoftext(minimum)
  o Double-spaced
  o 1-inchmargins
  o 12-pointTimesorCalibrifont
  o Name/Classinformationlistedintop-rightcorner(single-spaced)
   First & last name
   Class / Day / Start time
   Semester
  o ReferencesCitedpage,ifneeded,followingAAAformat(seebelow)
  ► References: At least 4 references must be used, one of which may be from a reliable website. The course
  textbook and lectures may not be used as a primary source. Outside sources must be cited (1) within the
  text, and (2) in a separate References Cited page. In-text references and quote formats, as well as the
  References Cited format MUST follow the American Anthropologist style guide (a journal of the American
  Anthropological Association, AAA). A link to the American Anthropologist style guide is provided in the
  Course Documents & Resources area of CANVAS.

• Information for:
  o In-textcitationsofquotationscanbefoundonpage4
   Format: (author date:page #)
   Example: “……………..” (Murray 2000:7).
  o In-textcitationsofparaphrasedinformationcanbefoundonpage5
   Format: (author date)
   Example: ……………… (Murray 2000).
  o ReferencesCitedformatsstartonpage7
   Please visit office hours if you need clarification.
• Please note: scanned/digitized academic and periodical articles that are accessed through library
  databases, such as EBSCO Host, JSTOR and Project Muse, are not considered websites and may be
  used freely.
• Textbooks may not be used as a source for your paper.
  ► Plagiarism: Make sure to clearly distinguish your thoughts and ideas from those of others by using in-
  text citations and a References Cited list. Plagiarism is surprisingly easy to detect, and will be dealt with
  harshly. Once submitted to Canvas, student papers will automatically be ran through turnitin, a plagiarism
  detection program.
  ► Grading Procedures: The assignment will be graded based upon an analysis of the following elements:
  – Meeting the deadline – Accuracy of information

o Geographicallocation
o Associatedculturalgroup/community/civilization
o Timerange/dateofsite
o Sitediscovery,ifrelevant
o Thoroughoverview/summaryofthesiteanditsprimaryfeatures
o Significantsiteinterpretations

See the Overview of Plagiarism & Turnitin, posted in the Course Documents & Resources

area of CANVAS, to learn more about how the program will be used.

– Following directions
– Completeness
– Content

– Written Performance
– Spelling & Grammar
– Citations (appropriate use & accuracy)