Data Collection:? When did you collect your data? Include date, time, how long it took, weather conditions.?

The semester project for ANTH 254 is the Graveyard Project.  Students are encouraged to start the project at the beginning of the semester.  The semester project for ANTH 254 is the Graveyard Project.  Students are encouraged to start the project at the beginning of the semester.  Instructions:  Complete Steps 1-4.  The final project should be submitted as one document (Rich Text Format) by the end of Session 15.  All Tables must be sent as individual attachments at the same time as the final project.  Projects submitted past the deadline will automatically lose ten points.  View the Semester Project Rubric located under the “Resources” tab: “Course Rubrics” for grading criteria.  Step 1: Choose a cemetery to visit and gather the following information:? Location (include City, County, and State):  ? Name:? Year Established (if available):? Type of Cemetery: Religious or secular, public or private.  If religious, what religion?  If private, how did you gain access?? Background ResearchAssignment for Step 1:  Type a half page paper discussing the background information for your particular graveyard.   Use Times New Roman, size 12 font.  If additional research materials are used, these must of cited in a Works Cited page at the end of the project using APA, MLA, or Chicago Style.Step 2: Data Collection:? When did you collect your data?  Include date, time, how long it took, weather conditions.? How did you collect your data?  Paper, pencil, photos, etc.? Record the following information for 25 graves:   (Use the Data Collection Table)1. Number of individuals listed on the gravestone  *If multiple individuals are on the same gravestone, then information for all individuals must be recorded.2. Name(s) of deceased3. Year of Birth4. Year of Death 5. Significant Markings of Grave, (religious, organization)6. Degree of Decoration of Grave  (Plain, Slightly Decorated, Elaborate)7. Type of Headstone  (Vertical Headstone, Flat Headstone, Mausoleum) ? Describe your experience conducting field work.  Consider these topics and incorporate your own ideas as well.1. Challenges?2. Surprises?3. Amount of data collected?4. Length of field work?Assignment for Step 2:  Submit Data Collection Table.  Type a one page report answering the above questions using Times New Roman size 12 font.Step 3: Analyze Data? Input data from the Data Collection Table into Table 1: Data Analysis 1. Sex:  Calculate total and percentage.2. Year of Birth:  Calculate total and average.3. Year of Death:  Calculate total and average.4. Age at Death:  Calculate total and average.5. Decoration (Plain, Slightly Decorated, Elaborate):  Calculate total and percentage.6. Type of Grave (Vertical Headstone, Flat Headstone, Mausoleum):  Calculate total and percentage.? Input data from the Data Collection Table into Table 2: Significant Markings. Assignment for Step 3:  Submit Table 1: Data Analysis and Table 2: Significant MarkingsStep 4: Interpret Data? What information can be interpreted from the data?? What does the average life span of the individuals suggest about their lifestyle?? Discuss the types of significant markings located on the headstones.  Are there any patterns?  What markings are most frequent?  Least frequent?? Are there any anomalies that may alter the data?Assignment for Step 4:  Submit a two page paper discussing your interpretation of the graveyard.

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