Brisbane School of Distance Education
Task Sheet
Student name
Class name
9
Subject
Year 9 History
Teacher name
Mrs Gask
Task title
Due date
Summative Assignment 1 – Research Journal and Essay
Friday 2 September 2022 by 5pm
Technique
Investigation
Mode
Written
Text type
Analytical Essay
Duration
XXXXXXXXXXwords
Task purpose
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the short and long-term effects of developments in technology. To examine and analyse sources to draw conclusions about the events of the Industrial Revolution.
Task details
· Conduct an inquiry to determine the extent to which developments that occu
ed in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution were significant in changing the world. Your inquiry should respond to the following key inquiry question:
· To what extent were the developments in…………. during the Industrial Revolution significant in changing the world?
· In your response, you will need to refer to the key features, the short-term effects (socially, environmentally or economically) and the longer-term effects of your topic.
· You will need to provide evidence of the use of a historical research process by completing and submitting a RESEARCH BOOKLET.
· Present the findings of your inquiry in a fully referenced analytical essay.
Conditions
· Undertaken individually
· Prepared in class and in students’ own time
· Draft to be submitted for teacher feedback (important!)
· Referenced using APA referencing conventions
· Supported by a record of research
Student declaration
By submitting this item, I declare that the work submitted:
· is my own work and has not been written by any other person
· contains no plagiarised material, and has not been obtained from any other source except where due acknowledgement has been made.
9 History
Unit 1 The Industrial Revolution XXXXXXXXXX)
Research Journal
Essay Question:
To what extent were the developments in…………. during the Industrial Revolution significant in changing the world?
Due Date
Completed √
Part A
Preparation
(background reading and topic choice)
Part B
Historical research question development
Part C
Research and source analysis
Part D
Develop texts and Reference List
· Complete essay planne
· Complete draft
Part A: Preparation
General background reading on the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution (1750–1914): (I) Technology and progress (JacPlus)
Use the question starters to find out about the Industrial Revolution
WHO?
WHAT?
WHEN?
WHERE?
WHY?
HOW?
Summary: Write at least 5 important facts about the Industrial Revolution based on your reading.
Topic selection: Chose one topic for your essay
· Read the topic options that follow.
· Consider which topic interests you the most.
Topics
Effects (short and long term)
· Transport (railways)
· Manufacturing/factory systems
· Agricultural revolution
Including: (positive and negative)
-economic
-social
-environmental
My chosen topic is….
Manufacturing/factory systems
_____________________________________________________________________
My essay question:
To what extent were the developments in …………. during the Industrial Revolution significant in changing the world?
Part B: Historical Research: question development
Essay Question: (copy and paste from previous page)
Develop sub-questions to focus the research by
eaking down the key essay question.
(New sub- questions may emerge during the research process. Add these questions as your research / inquiry develops)
What will I need to find out?
· Key features of ………. before the Industrial Revolution.
· Changes and developments as a result of the Industrial Revolution.
· Significant effects/impacts at the time. (positive and negative)
· Long term effects on the world. (positive and negative)
Sub-questions: (My questions)
What are the sub-questions that will help me focus my research and answer my essay question?
1. What effect did the upcoming factory systems have on the environment?
2. How did the factory systems and manufactory have an effect on people’s health?
3. What safety rules did they implement in the factories?
4. How did the factory systems effect the world in production long term?
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Part C: Research and Source Analysis
1. Source reference (how to reference your sources of information)
Reference with Autho
Surname, initial. (year). Title of work. Retrieved month day, year from ……. (paste) URL.
Example: Darlington, R XXXXXXXXXXHistory Alive 9. Retrieved 24 June, 2019. https:
www.jacplus.com.au/secure/Bookshelf?cb= XXXXXXXXXX
Reference without an author:
Title of work. (year). Retrieved month day, year from…. (paste URL)
Example: Foundation of Western Culture XXXXXXXXXXEffects of Agriculture on the Industrial Revolution. Retrieved 21 July, 2021. foundations.uwgb.org/agriculture
2. Note-taking
Record information from sources in your own words. This can include:
· dot points
· listing facts
· writing in sentences
Quotes
· copy and paste complete quotes, using quotation marks
3. Source evaluation
Source evaluation: (origin, purpose, and relevance/usefulness.) (Evaluate each source used.)
Consider autho
perspective /viewpoint /opinion
ias. Type of source- analysis/factual/ opinion piece/data/historical/cu
ent
Some examples…
This source was written by……e.g. It is an article/…. Website giving information ….
The author is unbiased/………. It is a reliable/unreliable source as…… it is from an educational website/from an unknown author
The information is accurate/not supported by other sources……. It is relevant because it provides details about the …….)
Answer the questions below about each of the sources you have used in order to record your evaluation of each source.
Be sure to answer in complete sentences.
-Who wrote/produced the source (name)?
-Is this a primary or secondary source (date)?
-Is this source supported by other sources I have found? (State another source)
-Why was this source produced? (to education, inform, persuade)
-Does the source provide relevant information about the topic/issue?
-Was the author in a position to know about the topic/issue?
-What is the perspective of the source? (Neutral, biased) Explain.
PART C: My Research Journal
1. Sub-question 1: What effect did the upcoming factory systems have on the environment?
Source reference
Notes: Record information from sources in your own words including dot points and/or sentences, quotes, written in full
Source evaluation
https:
notice.aenetworks.com
The Industrial Revolution was powered by burning coal, and big industrial cities began pumping vast quantities of pollution into the atmosphere
https:
greentumble.com/environmental-impacts-of-factories-and-how-they-can-improve
Factories negatively impact the environment through air pollutant emissions, toxic waste disposal and water contamination. Besides, they're also the major offenders when it comes to greenhouse gas contributions.
1. Sub-question 2: : How did the factory systems and manufactory have an effect on people’s health?
Source reference
Notes: Record information from sources in your own words including dot points and/or sentences, quotes, written in full
Source evaluation
https:
content2.learnon.com.au/title?isbn= XXXXXXXXXX&subisbn=&topicid=1666&subtopicid=27502
Darlington, R XXXXXXXXXXHistory Alive 9. Retrieved 2 August, 2022
Long working hours — 12 hours or more per day
Poor light and ventilation and excessive heat made working conditions very uncomfortable
Machines were not fenced off and had no safety guards around moving parts, so workers were always at risk of injury
Children were often employed to climb under or between machines to keep them operating, so they were in particular dange
https:
content2.learnon.com.au/title?isbn= XXXXXXXXXX&subisbn=&topicid=1666&subtopicid=27505
Children employed as ‘piecers’ were required to lean over the spinning machine and repair
oken threads. They had to do this while the machine was running
Other children were employed as ‘scavengers’. They had to crawl under machines collecting loose cotton and other waste. This task, also performed while machines were running, was particularly dangerous
Sub-question 3: : Write your sub-question 3 here
Source reference
Notes: Record information from sources in your own words including dot points and/or sentences, quotes, written in full
Source evaluation
Sub-question 4: Write your sub-question 4 here
Source reference
Notes: Record information from sources in your own words including dot points and/or sentences, quotes, written in full
Source evaluation
Part D: Develop texts
· Develop a fully referenced analytical essay that uses evidence from a range of sources
· Use historical terms and concepts identified in sources
· Reference list on separate page after the essay
· Essay Planner: By following the model in the planning table, you are developing an historical analytical essay.
Use the table to create a detailed plan of your essay including what points you will make in your paragraphs and what evidence (information from your sources) you will use to support your points.
Opening Paragraph
(Introduction)
- outline the topic, your hypothesis
and your
main arguments
Introduction
XXXXXXXXXXContext: 3-4 sentences- Explain what the industrial revolution was,
XXXXXXXXXXusing information from your background reading
Key points:
Sources:
3. Hypothesis: Turn the essay question into a statement in a complete sentence. (This is what you are analysing in your essay)
My Statement:
4. Introduce: two overall facts about the statement: a
ief sentence on each argument about the significance of the changes: One short term (for paragraph 1) and one long term (for paragraph 2).
Two facts:
(Body)
Paragraph 1
(Sub-Question 1 and 2)
Topic-Before IR and changes/ causes/developments
Key points:
EVIDENCE
(evidence to support points/argument)
· Notes Q1 and 2
· Sources
(Body)
Paragraph 2
(Sub Question 3)
Topic-positive and negative effects, in the short term
Key points:
EVIDENCE
(evidence to support points/argument)
· Notes Q3
· Sources
(Body)
Paragraph 3
(Sub Question 4)
Topic-positive and negative effects, in the long term
Key points:
EVIDENCE
(evidence to support points/argument)
· Notes Q4
· Sources
Conclusion
(Short Paragraph)
1. Restate your position: (your hypothesis from opening paragraph)
2. Summarise key points - evidence, arguments 1-2 sentences
3. Sum -up (concluding sentence) – a power sentence of 12 words or less.
Essay Draft:
Essay Final:
Reference List:
Year 9 History Unit 1: The Industrial Revolution
Purpose: To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the short and long-term effects of developments in technology. To examine and analyse sources to draw conclusions about the events of the Industrial Revolution.
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The student’s work has the following characteristics:
Knowledge & Understanding
analysis of the causes and effects of events and developments and discerning judgments about their importance
analysis of the causes and effects of events and developments and informed judgments about their importance
analysis of the causes and effects of events and developments judgments about their importance
limited analysis of the causes and effects of events and developments and description of why they are important
statements about the causes, effects and significance of events and developments
comprehensive explanation of the significance of events and developments over the short and long term
detailed explanation of the significance of events and developments over the short and long term
explanation of the significance of events and developments over the short and long term
limited explanation of the significance of events and developments over the short and long term
statements about the significance of events and developments
Questioning & Research
accurate sequencing of events and developments within a chronological framework, with