Your Research Paper assignment is a 1200 to 2000 word (not counting your bibliography) informative research paper on a topic of your choosing, as long as it pertains to biological/physical anthropology. Font will be 12pt in Times New Roman (or something very similar), one-inch margins and double-spaced. I will require a header at the top each page with your name and class, in a similar fashion to the header at the top of this page. Please include page numbers on a corner of each page of your paper. Do not include a title page, rather a bolded title at the top of the first page (similar to this document). Do not over-space the top of the document. The format of your paper will be in accordance with the American Anthropology Association (AAA) style guide. I have posted the AAA style guide on Canvas.
Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to, evolutionary theory, primatology, paleopathology, human skeletal biology, genetic studies, forensics, etc. This can be a fun invest
Part A: Informal Institutions (2-3 pages)
Describe at least 3 of these cultural dimensions: context, power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation. For each dimension,
a. Describe the cultures orientation (e.g. high context vs. low context, individualism vs. collectivism, etc.) Explain why you have chosen this orientation for the culture.
b. Give at least one example of behavior for each dimension in that particular culture.
c. Explain how the cultures orientation on cultural dimensions influences behavior and decisions for that countrys companies and decision-makers
Part B: Cultural background and norms (2-3 pages)
a. How many languages are spoken in the country you are studying? Which language is primary? Are there any tensions between speakers of various languages?
b. Are there distinct subcultures
A. Identify an issue (illustrate a research topic by detailing the context and issue of your topic)
B. Clarify a research question
C. Draft an outline (A detailed outline is not required. Five or six lines would be enough like this: 1. Introduction 2. Backgrounds (Context and Issues) 3. Problem Statement and Contribution of this essay 4. Argument and Supporting Data 5. Conclusion with suggestions)
D. Elaborate on the importance of your research question, which clarifies a loophole in the current discussion
E. Include your own argument and thoughts
F. Gather five reliable (or published) sources (e.g., journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, The CONVERSATION website, The MEDIUM website, The OPINION website, news articles, and other sources ) and articulate your research topic by relating collected sources to the topic
G. Conclusion with alternative suggestions (e.g., policies, strategies, initiatives, organizations, etc.)
Overview
Imagine you have been hired as a consultant for the United Nations. You have been asked to write an analysis on how global population growth has caused the following problem and how it affects a developing country of your choosing:
A growing global population that consumes natural resources is partially to blame for the release of greenhouse gases since human consumption patterns lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and farming (overturned dirt releases CO2). However, the critical issue is the burning of fossil fuels (hydrocarbons) such as coal oil and natural gas to produce energy that is used for things like electricity production, and vehicle, heating, and cooking fuels.
Instructions
The U.N. has asked that you choose a developing country from the World Bank Classifications for Developing Countries list.
The U.N. has also given you the following guidelines.
Content
The U.N. has asked that your paper contain three sections. It has asked t
Visit the Good Vibes (a feminist sex toy shop) website and another "mainstream" adult sex toy store website to conduct a compare/contrast analysis. Things to think about while looking at each website:
What kind of items are for sale?
How are they presented?
What does the website look like?
How is the site gendered?
Be sure to read the store's "About" page.
Once you have visited each website, you will write a 3-4 page paper about your experiences and compare and contrast the feminist vs. mainstream shop.
In addition, identify and describe three ways that your observations align with or contradict these readings:
https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/03/02/sex-sells/
Good Vibes:
https://www.goodvibes.com/s/?ref=okiano&source=adwords&okiano_id=403&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8rT8BRCbARIsALWiOvTW5YpaQtAApLma5zb2AsfJje-Vk43IrSVSghTsQCwqNohHP964P1QaAqdoEALw_wcB
Adam and Eve:
https://www.adameve.com/
Please read Case 7: Leader-Member Exchange Theory: Favoritism in the Classroom (pg. 67) based on real-world scenarios in K-12 schools. Each case is designed to highlight a specific leadership theory. You will apply theory from your textbook to the case and prepare responses to specific questions.
The case can be found in Northouse, P.G., & Lee, M. (2019). Leadership Case Studies in Education. 2nd Edition. pages 63-69. Favoritism in the Classroom page. 67.
Please answer questions 1-3 and advanced questions 4-6 found on page 69.
Response to:
Michael Scott can seem like a non-idealistic boss at times, but some of his qualities make him an exceptional leader. Michael is enthusiastic, creative, quirky, approachable, compassionate, loyal, extroverted, caring, and an honest man. When Michael interacts with his employees, he always comes at them in a positive, caring and jokable manner. Sometimes his interactions are not always appropriate, but his intentions are good. Michael utilizes company meetings to encourage growth and development. During meetings, every employee actively participates. Michael listens to each of his employees and wants their input. He uses their input while making decisions. Michael doesn't only encourage growth and development at work, but in their lives as well. An example would be when Jim confessed to Michael that he had feelings for Pam, even though she was engaged to someone else, Michael did not tell him to brush it off or to get over it, rather he told Jim to never give up on
-we will examine choices that we make about commas in our writing.
Post a paragraph from any writing you have done recently. Then identify one choice you made with regard to commas (either using a comma or not using a comma). Comment on the reasons for your choice. Are there other alternatives for punctuating the sentence that you might consider?
-In response to another student's paragraph, identify one choice the student writer made in regard to commas (either using a comma or not using a comma), and comment on the effects of that choice. Are there other alternatives for punctuating the sentence that the writer might consider?
-we will examine choices that we make about commas in our writing.
Post a paragraph from any writing you have done recently. Then identify one choice you made with regard to commas (either using a comma or not using a comma). Comment on the reasons for your choice. Are there other alternatives for punctuating the sentence that you might consider?
-In response to another student's paragraph, identify one choice the student writer made in regard to commas (either using a comma or not using a comma), and comment on the effects of that choice. Are there other alternatives for punctuating the sentence that the writer might consider?
-we will examine choices that we make about commas in our writing.
Post a paragraph from any writing you have done recently. Then identify one choice you made with regard to commas (either using a comma or not using a comma). Comment on the reasons for your choice. Are there other alternatives for punctuating the sentence that you might consider?
-In response to another student's paragraph, identify one choice the student writer made in regard to commas (either using a comma or not using a comma), and comment on the effects of that choice. Are there other alternatives for punctuating the sentence that the writer might consider?
