Human Diversity Project
Due 11/14 (Per. 3), 11/15 (Per. 2, 7)
Submit a 3pg. + research paper on an aspect of human diversity of your choosing. You will also prepare a 5min. presentation including a visual component, (Powerpoint, poster, etc.) that will be shared in class!
Research papers must include the following components:
Potential Topics:
Lactose intolerance
Height
Blood pressure
Neurodiversity
Red hair
Blue eyes
Supertasting
Cilantro tasting
Vestigial organs
Don't forget to critically assess each source that you use, whether a website, a print book, a journal article, or an interview.
A common way to think about each source is to run through a mnemonic device such as "A,B,C,D."
Authority - does the author have the credentials to express the opinions given?
Bias - is the material presented in a neutral way or lean liberal or conservative?
Currency - is the material presenting the most recent and up-to-date information on the subject?
Documentation - are the claims made in the text backed up with references and citations to other works?