Here is the essay proposal I wrote: The escalating effects of climate change pose a threat to our global archaeological
heritage, with funerary sites among the most vulnerable. These sites, crucial for
understanding past human cultures and societies, face unprecedented risks from
environmental changes. Erosion, flooding, and chemical alterations jeopardize these
irreplaceable resources’ integrity and survival. This paper aims to explore the
wide-ranging impacts of climate change on archaeological sites, spotlighting
specific challenges to funerary locations and proposing a blend of innovative,
collaborative strategies for their preservation. Through public engagement, citizen
science, and policy reform, there is potential to mitigate these threats and secure the
legacy of our shared human past for future generations.
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the National Academy of Sciences, 117(15), 8280–8286.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1912246117
climate change? A systematic literature review. Climatic Change, 142(1–2),
227–254. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-017-1929-9
archaeological site in the Arctic. Archaeometry, 59(6), 1175–1189.
https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.12319
Myers, K. N., DeMuth, R. C., & White, D. A. (2017). Sea-level rise and
archaeological site destruction: An example from the Southeastern United States
using DINAA (Digital Index of North American Archaeology). PLOS ONE, 12(11).
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0188142
landscapes: A global perspective. Antiquity, 96(390), 1382–1395.
https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2022.113
https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.11161
The research paper will be assessed according to the following criteria:
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- clarity of thesis,
- quality of information,
- level of critical analysis,
- organization,
- adequacy of conclusion,
- spelling/grammar,
- correct referencing/citations, and
- originality.
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Must be APA and have proper in-text citations.