UNM-Valencia Library: ANTH 220 Exercises
Exploring the Research Process

Activity 1--Topic Roman Coins

  1. Divide into groups of 2.
  2. Use any resource on Archaeology Resources to find on the topic of Roman coins:
    • A book
    • A full text article
    • An image
  3. Share with the class your results.

Resources

The Research Process

  1. Choose your topic.
  2. Create your search strategy.
  3. Search for resources.
  4. Evaluate.
  5. Search again and evaluate.
  6. Use the information for your paper.

Activity 2--Topic Anasazi Pottery

  1. Stay in your group.
  2. Use any resource on Archaeology Resourcesto find on the topic relating to Anasazi pottery:
    • A book
    • A full text article
    • An image
  3. Share with the class your results.

Choosing your sources

Activity 3--Developing a Topic

  • Find information for a 3 page paper on an archaeological hoax.

Activity 4--Database Comparison

  • Compare the 2 databases on the right using the topic of artifacts relating to Clovis or pre-Clovis man in the United States
  • Questions to consider
    • What types of resources do I find?
    • Is full text available?
    • What subjects are covered?
    • What is unique about this database?
    • How easy or hard is the database to use?
  • Be prepared to report back to the class

Databases for Comparison