News in Anthropology: Look at Texas A&M University's "Anthropology in the News" which contains links to articles relevant to anthropology.

1		After reading the chapter in the textbook and reading some recent news articles, do you think anthropology is more or less relevant to your life?
2		Look at the variety of topics discussed. Are the connections between the articles and anthropology clear to you? Were they clear to you before you read this chapter?
3		Examine the first ten articles. Which subfield of anthropology does each article relate to most closely?
4		Browse the list of article titles. What are some of the current hot topics in the news about anthropology?

Ethnographic Fieldwork: Look at Dr. Laura Zimmer-Tamakoshi's web site documenting her fieldwork in New Guinea.

5		Click on the Planning section, and read all of the subsections (Background, Proposals, Prep, Field Sites, and Getting There). Why did Dr. Zimmer-Tamakoshi choose her field site? What research questions was she investigating? Before this class, did you think that anthropologists invested this much time before they started their research?
6		Go back and click on the Method section and read all of the subsections. How did Dr. Zimmer-Tamakoshi settle in and adjust to life at her field site? What field methods did she employ?
7		Go back and go to the Writing section and read all of the subsections. How did Dr. Zimmer-Tamakoshi record and present her observations? How did the fieldwork affect her personally? How about returning home?