3FA3-Critical Analysis Assignment

McMaster University ANTHROP 3FA3 Department of Anthropology Fall 2023 1 of 2 Critical Analysis Paper Out of 30 marks; 15% of final grade DUE Dec 6 th 11:59 pm through Avenue to Learn Purpose of this assignment : to critically assess a popular T.V. show for the accurate depiction of a forensic anthropologist with respect to the following: role, ethics and professionalism. (Think back to the lecture on critical thinking and the lecture on ethics and professionalism.) Step 1: Read the assignment Step 2: Watch the episode of “Bones” - Season 1 Episode 13: Woman in the Garden Step 3: Take notes Step 4: Answer assignment questions. For each question make sure to explain your answer and support your points with evidence taken from the episode and additional sources Step 5: Answer the questions in paragraph format. Make sure to clearly indicate the number for each question. When I ask what you ‘think’, I want an opinion. For these questions you can use “I”. Step 6: Incorporate additional sources to triangulate your information. You can use class lecture notes, peer reviewed journal articles (PRJA) and/or your textbook. You MUST use more than one source (i.e. you cannot rely solely on lecture notes) and you MUST use at least one PRJA. Step 7: You must include in-text references and a “References Cited” section following APA for all information from another source. You do not have to reference every time you refer to information from the episode – but reference it at least once. Questions 1. What problem is the focus of this episode? In other words, what main issues is the forensic anthropologist dealing with? (2 marks) 2. Does Dr. Brennan consistently perform/complete work that fits with the role/duties of a forensic anthropologist? Indicate how you came to this determination (i.e. how do her actions fit with the job of a forensic anthropologist?). Make sure you are clear as to what the role of a forensic anthropologist is and how she does/does not perform duties consistent with that role. Use examples of both when she does, and when she does not do work that fits the role of a forensic anthropologist. Be specific. (8 marks) 3. Based on your knowledge of ethics and forensic anthropology, does the main forensic anthropologist in the show perform her duties ethically ? Provide examples, and for each instance explain why it is/is not ethical. Support your points with references (i.e. AAPA and CABA codes of ethics). (5 marks) 4. Based on your knowledge of professionalism and forensic anthropology specifically , does the main forensic anthropologist conduct herself with a high degree of professionalism? Provide examples, and for each instance, explain why it is/is not professional behaviour. Are there any other situations in which a forensic science expert does/does not behave professionally? Provide examples and explain. (4 marks) 5. Do you think, overall, that the show accurately portrays the role, responsibilities and behaviour of a forensic anthropologist? Provide examples and explain. (3 marks) 6. How do you think the T.V. show affects the public’s perception of a forensic anthropologist? Provide examples and explain why you think that way. (3 marks)