Assignment:
Modern non-human primate models for early hominin behavior: Which (if any) of the modern non-human primates work best as a model for early hominin social behaviors? The topic might include a comparison of available food sources, habitats, body sizes, social systems, etc. This assignment is a persuasive argument paper. In order to write a persuasive argument, you will have to decide your position on the subject. Critically assess the evidence for your chosen topic and discuss your thoughts in essay format. Your paper must have an introduction, a clear thesis statement and a conclusion. Your thesis statement must appear at the end of your first paragraph. Your conclusion should demonstrate what you think about this subject. You might agree with current scientific interpretation of the evidence or you might disagree. The point of this paper is for you to state your position and back it up with research evidence.