Use AAA style format. (#7): http://www.aaanet.org/publications/style_guide.pdf
Article required for discussion: http://discovermagazine.com/2011/may/25-homo-sapiens-meet-new-astounding-family#.UyUke-ewJe9
Video required for discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc3QIk__aJw (watch the first hour).
Textbook required for discussion: Our Origins: Discovering Physical Anthropology (2nd edition) by: Clark Spencer Larsen
Part One:
For this dicussion describe two or three hominid species and explain how and why they were potential precursors to modern homo sapiens. In writing this portion of discussion, take into account the characteristics which distinguish homo sapiens from other hominids.
Part Two:
Now, drawing on the article, and the multimedia provided for you, explain further why the standard image of human evolution like the one of a monkey leading to a human generates some misleading perspectives on the principles of human evolution, and describe a more accurate method for depicting this complex process. After having completed these steps, consider how your own idea of evolution has changed since you were little. Having gained a better understanding of what evolution means, the scientific method, the rigor and meticulous attention required for finding, preserving, and reconstructing fossils, genetics, etc., has your position on evolution transformed? Has it been reinforced? Whatever your position, defend it with specific references to the textbook.
