<\/p>\n
You are a heritage consultant responding to the terms of
\nreference for a research plan for a narrative history of AU Ranch. This looks
\nlike an interesting opportunity as you live in southern Alberta and are
\nfamiliar with the landscape. You are excited by the challenge of producing an
\nengaging plan for undertaking the research necessary to fulfill these terms of
\nreference. In order for your bid on the work to be successful and to be
\ncompetitive, you know that the research plan should show an understanding of
\nthe requirements of the project and that you have thought through how to tackle
\nit. <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
This includes some preliminary research in order to identify
\nsources and get a sufficient feel for the subject to put together an informed
\nplan that sets out how you will undertake the research: what you would do, in
\nwhat order, and why. The clarity of the presentation of your plan to the AU
\nRanch Society is of critical importance, as is a cover letter explaining your
\ninterest in the project.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Assignment Parameters:<\/b> No records of AU Ranch <\/p>\n You must demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, <\/p>\n Assignment Format:<\/b> There is no standard <\/p>\n Be sure to reference the readings appropriately, using Chicago Manual of Style<\/i> <\/a> is used in this <\/p>\n Consult Dalhousie University\u2019s Guide <\/p>\n Assignment Instructions:<\/b> Read the terms of <\/p>\n Terms of Reference<\/p>\n AU Ranch is situated on four acres out of the original The AU Society requires a comprehensive background The AU Society has a research budget of not more than The AU Society requires a plan that includes discussion Your research plan should include the following Introduction:<\/b> Identify the purpose of the <\/p>\n Approach and methodology:<\/b> Discuss broadly how \uf0b7 <\/span>Archival Research<\/b>:<\/p>\n \u00b7 \u00b7 \u00b7 \uf0b7 \u00b7 \uf0b7 \u00b7 \u00b7 \uf0b7 \u00b7 <\/p>\n Initial themes and topics:<\/b> Outline what aspects <\/p>\n <\/span>\uf0b7 <\/span>Economic History<\/b>:<\/p>\n \uf0b7 <\/span>Social History<\/b>:<\/p>\n \uf0b7 <\/span>Architectural <\/p>\n An annotated bibliography of both primary and secondary Budget breakdown:<\/b> Please indicate a space for Schedule:<\/b> Please indicate a space for this You are a heritage consultant responding to the terms of reference for a research plan for a narrative history of AU Ranch. This looks like an interesting opportunity as you live in southern Alberta and are familiar with the landscape. You are excited by the challenge of producing an engaging plan for undertaking the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[28],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/34573"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34573"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/34573\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=34573"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=34573"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=34573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nare known to be in any public archive; your research sources will necessarily
\nbe comparative and will cover ranches and ranching in general for the years
\nunder review. Remember you are not actually doing the detailed research; you
\nare conducting preliminary research to identify sources and themes and topics.
\nFor the purposes of this exercise, restrict your search for library and
\narchival documentary materials, including photographs, to the Glenbow Western Research
\nCentre <\/a> at the University of Calgary where the former Glenbow
\nLibrary and Archives collections are now housed. This website can be
\nchallenging to use, so please refer to the detailed illustrated instructions \u201cHow to Find Glenbow Archival Material (PDF)<\/a>\u201d to guide
\nyou through the search process.<\/p>\n
\nissues, and information presented in the readings and commentary throughout the
\ncourse units. This means that you must provide a detailed discussion. The
\nintroductory section, and more especially, the discussion of approach and
\nmethodology, should be comprehensive<\/b>.<\/p>\n
\npresentation format, as long as the contents called for in the terms of
\nreference are addressed. <\/p>\n
\nendnotes or footnotes.<\/p>\n
\ncourse. See Unit 2 for how to reference primary sources. Alternatively, you may
\nuse APA style, but you must be consistent.<\/p>\n
\nto Archival Research <\/a> for the difference between the two styles
\nfor archival research.<\/p>\n
\nreference. Prepare a research plan for a contextual historical narrative report
\non the history of \u201cAU Ranch,\u201d an imaginary, but representative, heritage ranch
\nin Southern Alberta.<\/p>\n
\nlarge lease in the foothills off Highway 22, 96 km south of Calgary. It is
\nowned by a local heritage group, the AU Ranch Society (AU Society). The site
\nhas a large two-storey four-square style ranch house (1912) and two large frame
\ngambrel-roofed horse barns (1916 and 1924). AU Ranch was established as a
\ncattle ranch in 1894 and operated until the late 1940s. No artifacts remain at
\nthe site, but the interior of the house has changed little, perhaps because it
\nhas had only two owners since. The barns are also in good condition. It is
\nknown that a great-granddaughter of the original owner lives in Calgary.<\/i><\/p>\n
\nhistory of the ranch that covers its development, ranch work and activities, as
\nwell as domestic and social life on the ranch. This narrative history will
\nlater be used as the basis for a number of other research projects and to
\ninform the future restoration and interpretation of the ranch (both the house
\nand outbuildings) to its working condition of the late 1920s.<\/i><\/p>\n
\n$30,000 and wishes to employ a contract researcher to undertake the work within
\na six-month time frame. Qualified consultants are invited to submit a plan for
\na research project that will result in a final illustrated narrative history of
\nAU Ranch.<\/i><\/p>\n
\nof the proposed approach and methodology, a preliminary bibliography of
\nsecondary and primary sources, a selection of preliminary images, an outline of
\nthe themes and topics that you consider important for the project. Present an
\nestimated budget and a schedule that includes projected dates for the
\nsubmission of two interim draft sections of the report for review, a complete
\ndraft for review, and a final report.<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/i><\/p>\n
\ncomponents:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n
\nproject and the project requirements.<\/p>\n
\nand in what order you will employ the research strategies (archival research,
\noral history interviews, documentation of buildings and landscape, etc.)
\ndiscussed in the course readings. Describe your methodology\u2014the steps you will
\ntake for each strategy. This should be a thorough discussion<\/b>. The below outline does not have to be followed exactly. <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Conduct primary source research at the Glenbow
\nWestern Research Centre, using their archives on Southern Alberta ranching.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Identify relevant documents, photographs, and
\nmaps of similar ranches for comparative analysis.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Review primary documents about ranches from the
\nlate 19th and early 20th centuries to gather insights on AU Ranch\u2019s economic
\nactivities, construction, and historical setting.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Oral History<\/b>:<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Conduct interviews with descendants of the
\noriginal owners, such as the great-granddaughter who lives in Calgary, to
\ngather personal insights and stories about life at AU Ranch.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Building and Landscape Documentation<\/b>:<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Visit the AU Ranch site to document the existing
\nstructures (house and barns).<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Analyze changes in the landscape and remaining
\nfeatures that reveal how the ranch operated historically.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Comparative Ranch Study<\/b>:<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Research other heritage ranches in Southern
\nAlberta from the same period to draw comparisons in ranch management, social
\nlife, and economic practices.<\/p>\n
\nof the ranch\u2019s economic and social history: This outline does not need to be
\nfollowed exactly. <\/p>\n\n
\n ranching operations, markets, and ranching techniques.<\/li>\n
\n role of AU Ranch in the local and broader economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n life: The role of family and community at the ranch.<\/li>\n
\n gatherings, ranch hand roles, and community relations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nand Environmental Impact<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n
\n of the ranch house (1912) and barns (1916, 1924) to understand ranching
\n lifestyle and building technologies.<\/li>\n
\n use and changes over time, including the environmental footprint of
\n ranching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nsources:<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n sources: Working from the Glenbow Western Research Centre Website <\/a>, first
\n indicate in a short introductory paragraph the scope of what has already
\n been written on the topic of ranching in Alberta. Then select ten
\n<\/b> published books and\/or articles and explain why you think at first glance
\n each should be useful for establishing the historical context for this
\n research project.<\/li>\n
\n sources for initial investigation: Working from the Glenbow Western
\n Research Centre Website <\/a>, identify specific archival collections
\n that may be useful and explain why you think they will be useful. Select
\n ten primary sources. You can include archival and published primary
\n sources, but you must include at least ten archival collections or selected
\n parts thereof. Use the detailed online finding aid if it is available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nthis information. I will provide the budget<\/p>\n
\ninformation. I will provide the schedule. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"