History 101 – Primary Source Analysis
Value: 60 Points total. Will be scaled to 15% of final grade.
Three important ideas in this course are the following: first contact, relations between European immigrants and the Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples of Canada, and explorations of Canada. In this assignment, you will examine how European explorer Simon Fraser, with the help of Aboriginal Peoples, explored and documented many parts of interior British Columbia. Four documents providing four different accounts of Simon Fraser’s journey are part of this assignment and will help you to understand these ideas.
First – Watch these Introductory Videos and read these Websites
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EloTZGODCJs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTE6wMwQ5x4
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lNr0pkVL0g
• https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/simon-fraser
• http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/fraser_simon_9E.html
Paragraph 1 – 10 Points
In 400 words, write a paragraph that provides the basic information about Simon Fraser and his journey. Who was Simon Fraser? When did he travel? Where did he travel? How did he travel? What did he do during his travels? Summarize the information and only write the most important details. Use all of the sources and videos.
Paragraph 2 – 10 Points
In 400 words, discuss how Fraser viewed and talked about the “Indians” (Indigenous Peoples) and discuss how “Indians” (Indigenous Peoples) viewed and talked about Fraser. Using this information, what can be said about first contact between Europeans and Aboriginal peoples? How did they interact and what kinds of relationships did they have? Use only the sources provided in this package.
Paragraph 3 – 10 Points
In 400 words, discuss how and why Simon Fraser’s journey down the Fraser River was significant both at the time and historically. Why do you think it is important to remember Fraser’s explorations today? Thoughts and analysis are needed here. Use only the sources provided in this package.
Paragraph 4 – 10 Points
There are four different documents for this assignment: Fraser’s Journey, Selections from Fraser’s Diary, Son of the Sun, and Quesnel’s Account of the Trip. In 500 words, discuss how each source covers the journey in a slightly different way. Think about point of view and the ideas covered. Further, the sources tend to contradict each other (dates, times, numbers). Find three examples of how the information in one source disagrees with the information in another source. What do these contradictions say about historical source materials? Use all of the sources.
Citations: Chicago Style (Footnotes and Bibliography) – 10 Points
1. Part of this assignment is that you must learn how to do Chicago Style. Do the Workshop on Canvas and get help from the Writing and Learning Centre
a. https://alexandercollege.ca/student-success/writing-and-learning-centre/.
2. Your assignment must have a bibliography and at least 10 footnotes.
3. All the information for the footnotes is included on the sheets provided, look carefully.
Proper Paragraph Form, Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation – 10 Points
1. Typed, double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins
2. Take the time to write proper sentences and paragraphs. Edit your work.
3. Course name, your name and student number on top right-hand corner of the first page.
The final document should be about 3-5 pages and about 1500-2000 words. Do not go beyond 2000 words.
Primary Source Analysis
Total: 60 points Will be 15% of final grade.
In this course, we will discuss initial contact, relations between European immigration and Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples of Canada, and Canadian adventures. This assignment will investigate how European explorer Simon Fraser explored and documented much of interior British Columbia with Aboriginal cooperation. This assignment includes four documents that provide four different accounts of Simon Fraser’s voyage.
First, watch the videos and read the websites.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EloTZGODCJs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTE6wMwQ5x4
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lNr0pkVL0g
• https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/simon-fraser
• http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/fraser simon 9E.html
1 – 10 Points
Write a 400-word piece about Simon Fraser and his travels. Simon Fraser: When did he go? He went where? His journey: How did he travel? Summarize the data and just include the most vital aspects. Work from every source.
2 – 10 Points
How Fraser regarded and talked about “Indians” (Indigenous Peoples) and how “Indians” viewed and talked about Fraser. What can be said regarding first interaction between Europeans and Aboriginals? How did they interact and form relationships? Only use the sources in this package.
3 – 10 Points
Explain why Simon Fraser’s voyage down the Fraser River was historic in 400 words. We should honor Fraser’s expeditions today, why? We need ideas and analyses. Only use the sources in this package.
4 – 10 Points
This assignment includes four documents: Fraser’s Journey, Fraser’s Diary Selections, Son of the Sun, and Quesnel’s Account of the Trip. Explain in 500 words how each source presents the journey differently. Consider the point of view and the ideas. Also, the sources tend to conflict (dates, times, numbers). Find three instances where one source’s information conflicts with another’s. Do these contradictions reflect on historical sources? Use all sources.
Notes & Bibliography: Chicago Style – 10 Points
1. This task requires you to study Chicago Style. Do the Canvas Workshop with the Writing and Learning Centre.
a. https://alexandercollege.ca/student-success/writing-and-learning-centre/.
2. Include a bibliography and ten footnotes.
3. The sheets provided have all the information for the footnotes.
Punctuation and Grammatical Correctness – 10 Points
12. Point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins
2. Use suitable sentences and paragraphs. Make changes.
3. Course name, name, and student number on first page, top right.
It should be 3-5 pages and 1500-2000 words. No more than 2000 words.
