Find a recent NEWS article that addresses an example of evolution. Examples include: fossil finds, fungi, amphibians, mammals, birds, fish, virus mutations, etc. (A news article is an article from a media source like a newspaper or magazine such as the New York Times, FOX, The Washington Post, VICE, etc. that addresses a current event. It does not include general information websites and sources like Wikipedia, eHow, dictionaries, academic journals, online encyclopedias, etc.)
Write a 300 word (minimum) essay that answers the following questions, referring to the article and course materials, NOT random sources:
What is the modern evolutionary synthesis? i.e.: How do anthropologists currently explain how evolution works? See Chapter 2.
What types of evidence are used to support the theory?
How does the article you chose exemplify the theory of evolution at work in the world today?
Discuss the article you chose in details and tie the findings to what you learned in the module.
Your essay should:
Include a minimum of 300 words.
Provide a true – essay format: independent paragraphs and double spaced.
Avoid a single block essay.
Include: your name, date, instrutor’s name, and the title of your essay.
Do not include meaningless filler statements
Be written in complete sentences and paragraphs following essay format.
Be proof-read for clarity.
Use factual information from the textbook and/or appropriate articles and websites.
Include a conclusion. Use your own words. Do not retell what the article(s) said.
Be careful! Pay attention to spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar.
Be original work – your submission will be checked for plagiarism.
Cite all your sources type references according to the APA Style Guide.
Essays without proper citations and/or large portions copied from other sources will receive a zero.
