Human Behavior
“What’s in A Name” Paper Assignment
Your name is very personal, and often has a lot of meaning associated with it. Often
times your name is a reflection of the culture you are with in. Your name was likely
influenced by your family’s ethnic background, popular culture, family history and where
you were born.
Your assignment is to do research on your name, as well as your parent’s names.
PAPER REQUIREMENTS:
o Write a 1 page paper about your findings.
You have been given a Research Guide to help you.
o The paper will be typed, double spaced and in 12 point Times New Roman
font.
o You will need to use two sources to do this paper, and you will need to cite the
sources at the bottom of your paper.
We have the computer lab for two days to work on this project. Spend one day doing the
research, and the other day word processing the paper.
This assignment is due_______________________________. It is worth 45 points.
Human Behavior
“What’s in A Name” Paper Assignment
Your name is very personal, and often has a lot of meaning associated with it. Often
times your name is a reflection of the culture you are with in. Your name was likely
influenced by your family’s ethnic background, popular culture, family history and where
you were born.
Your assignment is to do research on your name, as well as your parent’s names.
PAPER REQUIREMENTS:
o Write a 1 page paper about your findings.
You have been given a Research Guide to help you.
o The paper will be typed, double spaced and in 12 point Times New Roman
font.
o You will need to use two sources to do this paper, and you will need to cite the
sources at the bottom of your paper.
We have the computer lab for two days to work on this project. Spend one day doing the
research, and the other day word processing the paper.
This assignment is due_______________________________. It is worth 45 points.