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ANT 200 Library Research Skills Report Details
- Locate three (3) scholarly articles through the University of Toronto’s library resources. At least one of these sources of information must come from a peer-reviewed journal.
- All articles must contain information on a specific method or analytical technique used in the discovery and / or analysis of materials from an archaeological site.
- Your report should be structured like an annotated bibliography. There should be three citations in alphabetical order using the citation format of the American Psychological Association.
- Each citation should be immediately followed by a concise summary of the article and a brief assessment of the usefulness of the method or analytical technique to archaeologists.
- Your report should be well-organized, typewritten and double-spaced (12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, no more than 1000 words in total, including the word count for the three citations and your title page.
Examples of Archaeological Methods
- Argon–Argon Dating,
- Archaeomagnetic Dating,
- Climatostratigraphy,
- Botanical Analysis (macro),
- Dendrochronology,
- DNA analysis of ancient humans,
- Electrical Resistivity,
- Electromagnetism,
- Electron Spin Resonance,
- Faunal Analysis (macro),
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS),
- Ground-Penetrating Radar,
- LIDAR,
- Luminescence Dating of Pottery,
- Metallurgical Analysis
- Neutron Activation Analysis,
- Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) Dating,
- Organic Residue Analysis,
- Paleomagnetism,
- Pollen Analysis,
- Phytolith Analysis,
- Remote Sensing in Archaeology,
- Radiocarbon Dating,
- Scanning Electron Microscopy,
- Starch Grain Analysis,
- Sediment and Soil Micromorphology,
- Stable Isotope Analysis of
- Human Skeletal Remains,
- Strontium Isotope Analysis,
- U-Series Dating,
- Usewear Analysis (Lithics),
- Usewear Analysis (Pottery),
- X-ray Fluorescence (XRF),
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD).
Getting Background Knowledge: Define Your Terms
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Encyclopedia of Anthropology by H. James Birx (Editor)Call Number: http://go.utlib.ca/cat/6156148
ISBN: 0761930299
Publication Date: 2005-12-08
The Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a unique collection of over 1200 entries that focuses on topics in physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and applied anthropology. Also included are relevant articles on geology, paleontology, biology, evolution, sociology, psychology, philosophy and theology. The contributions are authored by over 300 internationally renowned experts, professors and scholars.
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Gale Virtual Reference / Encyclopedia of ScienceCall Number: http://go.utlib.ca/cat/6347819
ISBN: 9781414428772
Publication Date: 2007-10-09
This set covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. Longer entries conclude with a bibliography.
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Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology by Tim Ingold (Editor)Call Number: http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11351314
ISBN: 1138131288
Publication Date: 2015-11-24
Provides a comprehensive survey of contemporary thinking in biological, social and cultural anthropology and establishes the interconnections between these three fields. Useful cross-references within the text, with full biographical references and suggestions for further reading.