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Anthropology 150: Ancient Civilizations 1 Progress is our Most Important Product How does the idea of 'progress' relate to civilizations? Please read the questions below and address them in no more than 1,500 words. This answer may give you some ideas for your participation in discussion sections or Packback. What are some ideas about civilizations that link it with the idea of progress? What are some alternative ways in which we might think about or investigate the origins, histories, and characteristics of civilizations? How might our, or our culture’s, ideas about progress and civilization help or hinder us in our thoughts and investigations? Is Civilization progress? Yes? No? Maybe something more nuanced? Expound upon your answer. Explain it, include evidence or examples that support your stance on the subject.Anthropology 150: Ancient Civilizations 2 Your essay should exhibit the following qualities: Concise --- Around 1,500 words maximum. times new roman 12-point font 1.5 spaced. Thoughtful, Insightful --- Take some time to think before you write. Lucid, Literate, Legible ---Take the time to organize your thoughts, express them clearly, write well, spell correctly, edit your work. Punctual --- This assignment is due by the end of Saturday, October 9. Please submit your assignment as a Word document or pdf file in the Moodle Assignment link in the Week 4 section of our Moodle page. Honest --- Do feel free to do some research in order to answer these questions. BUT be sure to cite the source(s) you have used. You may use any standard citation format, as long as it gives the reader enough information so that they could find the information source you used. If you neglect citing your sources, you will not earn credit for the homework assignment. Your list of sources does not count toward the word limit. RUBRIC Points 1 Follow all the specifications 2 Describe the ideas at least a bit. Don’t just name them. 3 Give reasons and explanations for your answers. Bring in evidence, archaeological or otherwise. 2 Especially for the final set of questions 2 Lucid writing. A reader should have no difficulty following what you are saying. Typos, grammatical errors, poor word choices, and awkward sentences should not be so common that they distract the reader. If you lose points because of your writing, you have the option to resubmit within one week for the chance to earn a higher score. 10


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UMass Amherst ANTHRO 150 - Progress and Civilization

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