Are humans still evolving?

In your essay, you need to address the following questions:
• What is the definition of “evolution”? What are examples for
mechanisms of evolution?
• Are humans still evolving today? Why or why not? Provide specific
examples to support your view.
• How do culture and technology impact the biological evolution of
humans today? Provide specific examples.
• Why is it important to learn about human evolution, or evolution in
general?
• Remember to cite all your sources (in-text and with reference list)
using APA Citation Format.
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Resources
Here are possible resources to help you prepare your Final Exam Essay. You
also may consult our ANTH 101 course materials and learning resources;
and you may locate additional resources from your own UMGC Library or
from your own internet searches.
• Hamrud, E. (2020). Are Humans Still Evolving? Scientists Weigh In. Science Alert.
(20 September 2020). From: https://www.sciencealert.com/are-humans-stillevolving. (Retrieved online 20 February 2022).
• National Center for Science Education. (2016). The Importance of Teaching
Human Evolution. https://ncse.ngo/importance-teaching-human-evolution
(Retrieved online 20 February 2022).
• Rinaldi A. (2017). We’re on a road to nowhere: Culture and adaptation to the
environment are driving human evolution, but the destination of this journey is
unpredictable. EMBO reports, 18(12), 2094–2100.
https://doi.org/10.15252/embr.201745399 (Retrieved online 20 February 2022).
• Stock J. T. (2008). Are humans still evolving? Technological advances and unique
biological characteristics allow us to adapt to environmental stress. Has this
stopped genetic evolution? EMBO reports, 9 Suppl 1(Suppl 1), S51–S54.
https://doi.org/10.1038/embor.2008.63 (Retrieved online 20 February 2022).
• UC Museum of Paleontology (2022). The relevance of evolution. Understanding
Evolution website. https://evolution.berkeley.edu/the-relevance-of-evolution/
(Retrieved online 20 February 2022).
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Essay Formatting Instructions
Separate Document:
• You will prepare and submit your essay as a separate document. Do
NOT post your essay to these instructions! Create a separate
document.
Document Title
Please title your document as “FINAL EXAM_ANTH 101_ YOUR LAST NAME,
FIRST INITIAL”
Title Page
• Include a title page with the following information: Your Name (First
and Last Name); Final Examination; ANTH 101 6380; UMGC Fall 2021,
Instructor: Dr. Smucny; Date Submitted.
• The title page does not count toward the required 3 page minimum
for the essay.
Recommended Essay Structure
• Your essay will consist of five paragraph essay format – with
Introduction (one paragraph), Body (three paragraphs) and
Conclusions (one paragraph). These five paragraphs of content all
together should be two pages.
• See guidance for preparing/writing essays posted on UMGC Writing
Center posted at: https://www.umgc.edu/current-students/learningresources/writing-center/writing-resources/parts-of-anessay/index.cfm
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Margins, Spacing, Font Size, Page Numbers
• 1-inch margins, double spaced.
• Use an accessible font (e.g., Times New Roman 12pt., Arial 11pt., or
Georgia 11pt.).
• Include a page number on every page.
Citation Format & Reference List
• Please follow APA Citation Style for in-text citations and for your list
of references.
• Your list of references should be provided (in APA style) at the end of
your document (following the Conclusions section of your essay).
Reference list does not count toward the 2 pages of content for your
essay.
Turnitin
When you submit your essay, the document will be processed through
Turnitin. Information about Turnitin is presented in ANTH 101 syllabus.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FINAL EXAM (ESSAY)?
Please contact Dr. Smucny at darlene.smucny@faculty.umgc.edu. Or you
may post your questions to Ask Professor forum in our online course.