Physical Anthropology Final Paper Requirements This final paper will consist of

Physical Anthropology Final Paper Requirements
This final paper will consist of you researching a primate (living or extinct) or hominin (any excluding Homo sapiens) of your choice. Within the paper the details regarding the species you choose from the guidelines listed below.
Basic Requirements
Paper Page length: 4 pages (minimum)
Format: standard margins (1 in all around); 12 point Times New Roman Font, Double Spaced
Sources: must have a minimum of 3 sources
MLA or Chicago format only
1 peer-reviewed source (textbook does not count)
No Wikipedia, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc. type sources
You may use the Smithsonian as a resource. If you should have other questions regarding resources, please feel free to reach out via e-mail.
Suggestions (varies depending on topic):
Your presentation/paper should include the following:
Where the species was found
How it lived
What it ate
When it lived (timeline) if an ancient species
Who first identified it as a species
Why it was named and how
Key features that distinguish the species on the skeletal aspect
Detailed account regarding the species physical aspects (how did it walk, what was the body makeup)
In addition, include information regarding where you best believe this species would live today based upon the information that you researched. (If extinct)
If you choose a hominin who came before and after and what made it an important species.
For any species make sure you are including the genus and species. For example Gorillas is Gorilla gorilla.
Grading
You will be graded based upon grammar, punctuation, content and following the guidelines.
While it is not important to have every suggested topic, what is more important is that you provide a paper that is informative to the audience regarding the species that you choose.
Follow the grading matrix for specific details.