Instructions The  Public Archaeology Presentation invites you to evaluate the public  archaeology outreach of a site such as an archaeological excavation that  is open to the public, an outdoor museum that is hosting or has hosted  archaeological excavations, a museum with archaeological collections,  etc.*  Using the insight you have gained in this course about important  topics in archaeology such as archaeological method and theory,  subsistence, cultural patterns in prehistory, and environmental  interaction, evaluate the ways in which, at the site you have chosen,  the knowledge gained from archaeological excavations is being used, or  is not being used, to highlight and address issues in the local,  regional, or global communities.  For example, current issues often  addressed in public archaeology include historic preservation, economic  growth, environmental degradation, looting, STEM (Science, Technology,  Engineering, Math) education, volunteer opportunities, and more.  You  will present your findings to your classmates in the Week 8 Public  Archaeology discussion in the form of a multimedia presentation.  Any of the sites listed above are ideal for this project.  If you are  considering a site and are unsure whether it would be suitable for the  Public Archaeology Presentation, discuss the site with your instructor.   If you are having trouble locating archaeological excavations or  museums in your area, check with your local Chamber of Commerce or  Tourism Bureau or the Anthropology department/professor at the nearest  college or university.  Some small sites have limited funding and are  not able to advertise extensively.  Guidelines Your assignment will take the form of a multimedia presentation,  such as a YouTube video, blog, PowerPoint presentation, etc.  Ideally,  your presentation will include audio, but if this is not possible, your  presentation must include sufficient text to explain your findings and  conclusions. By Wednesday of Week 8, you will submit a short introduction and a  link to your presentation in a designated discussion area AND in the  Assignments Folder (this allows me to provide you with private feedback  and a grade).   Your presentation must be shared online, but you may  choose how to do so.  There are many free tools out there.  Check out  the following website for some ideas:  http://blog.crazyegg.com/2013/05/28/online-presentation-tools/ . Speak and/or write professionally using standard English. If  speaking, pay attention to correct grammar and enunciation.  If writing,  check your spelling and grammar carefully.  Poor grammar, spelling,  and/or enunciation may affect your grade. Your presentation must include a written References section in proper citation format detailing the sources you used. Initial Research Once you have chosen a site and your instructor has approved it,  conduct research using the UMUC Library databases, the internet, and  other sources (nearby public librarie.

1. Instructions
The Public Archaeology Presentation invites you to evaluate
the public archaeology outreach of a site such as an
archaeological excavation that is open to the public, an outdoor
museum that is hosting or has hosted archaeological
excavations, a museum with archaeological collections, etc.*
Using the insight you have gained in this course about
important topics in archaeology such as archaeological method
and theory, subsistence, cultural patterns in prehistory, and
environmental interaction, evaluate the ways in which, at the
site you have chosen, the knowledge gained from
archaeological excavations is being used, or is not being used,
to highlight and address issues in the local, regional, or global
communities. For example, current issues often addressed in
public archaeology include historic preservation, economic
growth, environmental degradation, looting, STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Math) education, volunteer
opportunities, and more. You will present your findings to
your classmates in the Week 8 Public Archaeology discussion
in the form of a multimedia presentation.
Any of the sites listed above are ideal for this project. If you
are considering a site and are unsure whether it would be
suitable for the Public Archaeology Presentation, discuss the
site with your instructor. If you are having trouble locating
archaeological excavations or museums in your area, check
with your local Chamber of Commerce or Tourism Bureau or
the Anthropology department/professor at the nearest college
or university. Some small sites have limited funding and are
not able to advertise extensively.

2. Guidelines
Your assignment will take the form of a multimedia
presentation, such as a YouTube video, blog, PowerPoint
presentation, etc. Ideally, your presentation will include audio,
but if this is not possible, your presentation must include
sufficient text to explain your findings and conclusions.
By Wednesday of Week 8, you will submit a short introduction
and a link to your presentation in a designated discussion area
AND in the Assignments Folder (this allows me to provide you
with private feedback and a grade). Your presentation must be
shared online, but you may choose how to do so. There are
many free tools out there. Check out the following website for
some ideas:
http://blog.crazyegg.com/2013/05/28/online-presentation-tools/
.
Speak and/or write professionally using standard English. If
speaking, pay attention to correct grammar and enunciation. If
writing, check your spelling and grammar carefully. Poor
grammar, spelling, and/or enunciation may affect your grade.
Your presentation must include a written References section in
proper citation format detailing the sources you used.
Initial Research
Once you have chosen a site and your instructor has approved
it, conduct research using the UMUC Library databases, the
internet, and other sources (nearby public libraries, local
historical societies, local archaeological societies, etc.) to

3. obtain more information about the site you have chosen. You
must use and cite at least three scholarly sources in your
presentation.
Presentation
Your multimedia presentation should include the following
sections:
1) Introduction
Introduce the site you have chosen (or the original site of the
artifact collection), including such information as the region in
which the site is located, the time period it belongs to, the
people who lived there, and the type of site (village, city,
sacramental site, shipwreck, hunting camp, etc.).
2) Method and Theory
Summarize the excavations that have taken place at the site,
including field seasons/dates and information about the
archaeologists who have studied the site. Note their
affiliations (e.g. who do they work for?). Describe the methods
used at the site (excavation, remote sensing, etc.) and theories
about the site proposed by the excavators and other
archaeologists.
3) Public Outreach
Discuss the insights gained through excavation. What
significant artifacts (including structures and features) have
been located? Were any of these artifacts, structures, or
features on display, including as reconstructions either on or
off site? What kinds of markers or signage described the
excavations or artifacts? Were there suggestions on how to
learn more?

4. 4) Important Issues
Did the public outreach of the site relate the archaeological
insights to any local, regional, or global issues? If so, discuss
the issues and the ways in which archaeology is or could be
applied to address the issues, as according to the public
outreach of the site. If not, discuss how you think public
outreach based on the archaeology of your site or the museum’s
artifact collection could be used to address current issues. As
described above, public archaeology focuses on many issues,
such as looting and treasure hunting, the safeguarding of
archaeological and historic sites for the future, archaeology
tourism and other activities that boost the local economy,
climate change in the past and present, volunteer opportunities
and continuing education, environmental changes caused by
humans (deforestation, overfishing), and educational
opportunities offered through archaeological research
(especially the STEM fields).
5) Conclusions
Assess the public outreach at the site or museum you chose,
highlighting both the pros and cons. Offer suggestions for
improvement. Discuss any ideas or approaches that you feel
worked well in bringing archaeology to the public and relating
archaeology to current issues in the wider world.
6) References
Provide a written list of all references used for your
presentation in alphabetical order by last name of author or
primary author.
Alternative Public Archaeology Project

5. If you are unable to visit a local site which features public
archaeology outreach, whether this is due to military, medical,
or other reasons, you can complete the Alternative Public
Archaeology Project. Be sure to notify your instructor right
away of your need to complete the Alternative project and, as
above, make sure your instructor approves your project before
proceeding. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade for
not correctly completing the assigned project.
The Alternative Public Archaeology Presentation involves a
virtual visit to:
the website of a public archaeology project
a blog/Facebook page/other social media page that discusses an
archaeology project in depth. If choosing #2, an archaeologist
or archaeology student(s) who are/were involved in the
excavation must have written the blog/page. In addition, the
excavation organizer (university, museum, etc.) must have
officially sanctioned the blog/page.
Globally, archaeologists are harnessing the power of the
internet to spread information gained from archaeological
excavations. If you are having trouble locating a public
archaeology project online, try narrowing your search to a
specific archaeological region or culture that interests you
(Madagascar, Egypt, the Mayans, prehistoric Ireland,
Mississippian, etc.). Contacting professional archaeologists
working in your area of interest or institutes/agencies that
focus on the region that intrigues you may also net you some
excellent leads. In addition, Archaeology Magazine (
http://www.archaeology.org/
) offers breaking news on archaeology sites around the world

6. and links to project websites.
Follow the instructions for the Public Archaeology Presentation
above, except for the two differences outlined below.
3) Public Outreach
Discuss the insights gained through excavation. What
significant artifacts (including structures and features) have
been located? Did the graphics and text of the public
archaeology site adequately illustrate the excavations
conducted? Were there links to related information and
suggestions on how to learn more?
*** the site I choose for the alternate project is linked below***
I would like to do my project on the topic of the Ness of
Brodgar.
https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/
Site for the site Ness of Brodgar, a site in Orkney
(Scotland) that appears to be a religious gathering point in the
Neolithic. The website has 3D renderings, an excavation blog,
and more.