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Crafting a Dazzling A.P. Euro D.B.Q. Essay

Learn how to create a stellar A.P. Euro D.B.Q. essay that will dazzle your readers. From the introductory paragraph to the meaty content paragraphs and the conclusive bottom bun, this guide provides invaluable tips and strategies to ace your D.B.Q. assignment.

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Crafting a Dazzling A.P. Euro D.B.Q. Essay

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  1. How To Do an A. P. Euro. D B Q

  2. A "Dazzling" D. B. Q. Is Like a Tasty Hamburger

  3. The Introductory Paragraph The “Top Bun” of your essay! 4-6 sentences

  4. The Introductory Paragraph • Establish TIME & PLACE. • Create a clear, THESIS STATEMENT.[underline or highlight it!] • Allude to the SUB-TOPICS or categories you will discuss to support your thesis statement • Focus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence! No “laundry list!”

  5. The "Meat" Paragraphs The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-12 sentences+ per paragraph

  6. The "Meat" Paragraphs • Identify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence. • Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph. • Use most of the documents given [70%]. • Be sure to indicate Point-of-View (POV)/bias. • Bring in supportive outside information [o.i.]. This is critical!! • Why were these documents selected?

  7. How to Reference a Document in Your Essay • Baldassare Castiglione, in The Handbook of the Courtier, said: “………………….” • Erasmus of Rotterdam, a northern Christian humanist, agreed with… • The 19c historian, Jacob Burkhardt, felt that ………………….(Doc. 9) NEVER begin with: In Document 3, …..

  8. The Concluding Paragraph The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! 3-4 sentences

  9. The Concluding Paragraph • Start with a “concluding phrase.” • Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. • Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective. End of some trend/movement/idea, etc. Beginning of some trend/movement/idea, etc. End of one & beginning of another. Do NOT end on the note that this is the reason we are where we are today!

  10. Put It All Together And...

  11. Ummm...Burger! I Mean, "Dazzling" Essay

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