Directions for 4-6 page Assignment:
Choose one room of your home or a specific place in your community (playground, parking lot, restaurant). Visit and observe the site for 10-15 minutes. Be objective as you examine the site, remember not to mention what it is in today's terms, but pretend you have do not recognize or have knowledge of the artifacts and site. Describe the overall scene.
Collect and document artifacts. Describe the artifacts noting color, shape, weight, texture, quantity, material, and other features you think are important.
Map and describe the physical characteristics of the site.
Using your imagination, what are some other purposes the artifacts and site might have? What conclusions can you draw about the origin of the artifacts, their use, and the purpose of the site?
Using our reading on archaeological analysis (Park, 2014, p. 85-89), what additional analytical methods would you want to use to help you interpret your artifacts and site?
Reflect on some of the challenges archaeologists face in piecing together the past.
Disclaimer
Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results.
Writing Expectations
All written submissions should be submitted using APA formatting. In part, this includes:
Typewritten in double-spaced format with a readable style and font and submitted inside the electronic classroom.
Arial 11 or 12-point font or Times New Roman styles.
Page margins Top, Bottom, Left Side and Right Side = 1 inch, with reasonable accommodation being made for special situations and online submission variances.
Save as .doc, .rtf, or .pdf in the format: lastname_ANTH100_HW1
See our Basics of APA Style tutorial from Week 1 for coaching on APA formatting. For additional resources, use your COLL100 materials, our Library, and the Purdue Online Writing Lab.