Writing Homework Help
UofM Intro to Anthropology The African Incense Article Questions
For this Article Analysis 2, you will be reading the following article:
Creasman, Pearce Paul, and Kei Yamamoto. 2019 (see attached file) African Archaeological Review 36: 347-365.
Answer the following questions in ~250 words each (1000 words total). Follow the same citation structure as you used for class exams (included below). You only need to cite the focus article once near the beginning of each answer, although if you use quotes or paraphrases you will need to cite them with the appropriate page number.
- What aromatics were imported from Nubia, Punt and Libya, and how were they obtained? What are some of the complexities in identifying the specific aromatics used from the available evidence?
- What is the history of aromatic importation in Egypt? What kinds of archaeological, textual and iconographic evidence are available, and during what time periods is evidence first found? Are there time periods in which Egypt wasn’t able to import aromatics?
- Why were aromatics important for Egyptians? What were they used for? Can they be considered a luxury commodity? What role did access to aromatics play in politics in Ancient Egypt?
- In what ways did societies in Nubia and Punt influence Egyptian religion and culture due to their control over access to aromatics?
Citation
Article analysis papers should use author-date parenthetical citations. If you are unfamiliar with this format, you can learn about it here https://researchguides.uoregon.edu/citing-plagiarism/apa. You do not need to append a bibliography to your paper as the course syllabus serves as the bibliography for work completed in this class.
Paper analysis Rubric (1)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension and Analysis of Primary ThemesDoes the answer accurately characterize the major themes or points on this topic from the readings, lecture, and section? Does the answer demonstrate critical engagement with course content? Does the answer fully address all components of the question? |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Supporting EvidenceDoes the answer use supporting details and specific examples to support your argument? Are the chosen examples accurate, appropriate, and relevant? Does the answer draw on examples from readings as well as in-class content? |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and OrganizationDoes the answer have a clear central argument? Is the answer organized in a logical and thoughtful fashion? Is the flow of ideas from one sentence to the next easy for the reader to follow? |
1 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and Writing StyleDoes the answer exhibit polished writing with almost no syntax/grammar errors or typos? Is the answer properly cited? |
1 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension and Analysis of Primary ThemesDoes the answer accurately characterize the major themes or points on this topic from the readings, lecture, and section? Does the answer demonstrate critical engagement with course content? Does the answer fully address all components of the question? |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Supporting EvidenceDoes the answer use supporting details and specific examples to support your argument? Are the chosen examples accurate, appropriate, and relevant? Does the answer draw on examples from readings as well as in-class content? |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and OrganizationDoes the answer have a clear central argument? Is the answer organized in a logical and thoughtful fashion? Is the flow of ideas from one sentence to the next easy for the reader to follow? |
1 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and Writing StyleDoes the answer exhibit polished writing with almost no syntax/grammar errors or typos? Is the answer properly cited? |
1 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension and Analysis of Primary ThemesDoes the answer accurately characterize the major themes or points on this topic from the readings, lecture, and section? Does the answer demonstrate critical engagement with course content? Does the answer fully address all components of the question? |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Supporting EvidenceDoes the answer use supporting details and specific examples to support your argument? Are the chosen examples accurate, appropriate, and relevant? Does the answer draw on examples from readings as well as in-class content? |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and OrganizationDoes the answer have a clear central argument? Is the answer organized in a logical and thoughtful fashion? Is the flow of ideas from one sentence to the next easy for the reader to follow? |
1 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and Writing StyleDoes the answer exhibit polished writing with almost no syntax/grammar errors or typos? Is the answer properly cited? |
1 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension and Analysis of Primary ThemesDoes the answer accurately characterize the major themes or points on this topic from the readings, lecture, and section? Does the answer demonstrate critical engagement with course content? Does the answer fully address all components of the question? |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Supporting EvidenceDoes the answer use supporting details and specific examples to support your argument? Are the chosen examples accurate, appropriate, and relevant? Does the answer draw on examples from readings as well as in-class content? |
4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and OrganizationDoes the answer have a clear central argument? Is the answer organized in a logical and thoughtful fashion? Is the flow of ideas from one sentence to the next easy for the reader to follow? |
1 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and Writing StyleDoes the answer exhibit polished writing with almost no syntax/grammar errors or typos? Is the answer properly cited? |
1 pts |
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Total Points: 40 |
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