Explained why the Dutch settled in the Cape in 1652 and how their arrival impacted the indigenous people in the Cape.
Checklist:
1. What were the reasons for the Dutch colonization of the Cape of Good Hope?
2. Who was living at the Cape at that time?
3. How did the arrival of the Dutch settlers impact on the lifestyle of the San hunter-gatherers?
4. What happened to most of the San at the Cape?
5. Why were slaves brought to the Cape?
6. From which countries did the D.E.I.C. bring slaves?
7. What is the link between Robben Island and the slave trade at the Cape of Good Hope?
8. How was the relationship that existed between slaves and their colonial masters?
9. Why did slaves rebel against their masters?
10. How did slaves feel about being mistreated?
11. How did slavery impact the history of the Cape?
12. Of what importance is the Coon Carnival or Cape Minstrels to the history of the Cape?
Structure of a research assignment:
*Hint 1*: Before you start you research- analyze the key question and make sure that you fully understand what is being asked.
-you need to a stance or stand on the research question.
Cover page- write the table of contents to present your argument in a structured manner
Introduction- (write approximately ½-1page) explain the approach that will be taken in your research assignment
-indicate the line of argument that will be taken to answer the key question
Background- (write approximately 1-2 pages) explain the historical context of the question
-give some background information about the question
*Hint 2*: During the research process- refer to the list of resources that may be consulted
-at all times keep the key question in mind. Keep asking yourself whether the information you are gathering is *relevant* to the question
-use the template to help structure your note taking
Structure:
Body of essay (write approximately 2-3 pages)- in this section, you present and substantiate your argument
-select evidence from your readings which could be used to substantiate your line of argument in answering the key question
Conclusion (write approximately ½-1 page)- in this paragraph, you should sum up the argument that was sustained and developed in the body of your research assignment
Reflection (write approximately ½-1 page)- in this section, you should discuss what you have learnt from the research assignment
-explain what insights, skills and knowledge you have acquired while undertaking the research
Bibliography- list ALL the resources that you have used during the preparation of your research assignment
*Hint 3*: Before you submit your research assignment- check that you have complied with the following requirements:
1. Front cover
2. Introduction
3. Background
4. Body of evidence
5. Conclusion
6. Reflection
7. Bibliography
8. Drafts
-proof read your work thoroughly to check for coherence, spelling and grammatical errors
*1st draft*: learners must provide evidence that they have analyzed the topic and understand the focus of the key question. A preliminary bibliography must be submitted.
*2nd draft*: learners must provide evidence of having planned their research assignment. Research notes from the sources consulted should be made available. A synopsis of the main argument must be presented.
Assessment rubric:
Criteria:
1. Planning (5 marks)
2. Identify and access a variety of sources of information (5 marks)
3. Knowledge and understanding of the period (5 marks)
4. Historical enquiry interpretation & communication (Essay) (20 marks)
5. Presentation (5 marks)
6. Evaluation &reflection (5 marks)
7. Acknowledgement of sources (5 marks)
