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In 1998, paleoanthropologist Rick Potts, of the Smithsonian Institution, published an article in The Yearbook of Physical Anthropology, a peer-reviewed journal. The article was titled “Environmental Hypotheses of Hominin Evolution.” In his paper, Potts provided evidence to support his claim that great variations in environmental conditions over time were responsible for the adaptability of humans and the success of our species. Why might this not be the best article to reference?
Potts has no authority.
Potts was not objective.
The article may not reflect current knowledge.
The article was not reviewed by Potts’s peers.
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The article may not reflect current knowledge.
Reason: it was published in 1998 — in paleoanthropology (and science generally) hypotheses and data can change substantially over decades. Potts is a reputable, peer‑reviewed author, so lack of authority or peer review aren’t valid concerns; rather, you should check for more recent research or reviews that confirm, refine, or overturn his conclusions before relying on it as your primary source.
Reason: it was published in 1998 — in paleoanthropology (and science generally) hypotheses and data can change substantially over decades. Potts is a reputable, peer‑reviewed author, so lack of authority or peer review aren’t valid concerns; rather, you should check for more recent research or reviews that confirm, refine, or overturn his conclusions before relying on it as your primary source.
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