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Essential Tips for Success in DBQ Essays

Mastering the Document-Based Question (DBQ) requires strategic preparation and a clear understanding of the prompt. In just 60 minutes, you must analyze 15-20 documents and craft a well-structured response of 40-45 minutes. Focus on understanding the question, using the APPARTS, 3 Levels, and SOAPStone methods to analyze documents. Develop a strong thesis, keep your introduction concise, and integrate prior knowledge. Stay focused on the time period and avoid irrelevant long quotes. Ensure that you reference specific documents, names, dates, and events, while also effectively countering opposing arguments.

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Essential Tips for Success in DBQ Essays

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  1. DBQ: Key Points to Remember • 60 minutes: Analyze 15-20/Write 40-45 • Understand the question • Read and analyze the documents (APPARTS/3 Levels/SOAPSTone) • Make an assertion • Yes/But Chart • Well developed Thesis Write!!! • Intro- short use to define background/era • Analysis of document AND prior knowledge (infer) • Stay in the time period/Stay on topic • Avoid long quotes/laundry lists • Refer to documents • Be specific (names, dates, terms, events) • DESTROY COUNTER ARGUMENTS

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