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How to Write a DBQ!

How to Write a DBQ!. What is a “DBQ?”. An essay that answers a specific question. An essay that cites specific documents to support the writer’s point. 1. Analyzing the Documents. Source: Where from? Is that significant? What point of view or possible bias? Important facts? Inferences?

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How to Write a DBQ!

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  1. How to Write a DBQ!

  2. What is a “DBQ?” • An essay that answers a specific question. • An essay that cites specific documents to support the writer’s point.

  3. 1. Analyzing the Documents • Source: Where from? • Is that significant? • What point of view or possible bias? • Important facts? • Inferences? • Main idea? • How does this document answer the question? [Which bucket does it fit into?]

  4. 2. Grouping/“Bucketing” Documents • Group your documents into 2 “buckets” • consider grouping by similar qualities, contents, or purposes. • Each group is the basis of a paragraph. • Use a majority of the documents to get full credit for the essay. (1/2 plus 1) NATIVES IMPERIALISTS

  5. Write an AWESOME Thesis Point 1 THESIS Point 2 • Great essays have a clear thesis statement • Answers the question • Takes a position • Preview main points • “road map” of the essay (your buckets!) • Think of it like a “chicken-foot”

  6. Helpful Hints: Writing DBQ Essays • Introduction: • Consists of 1 solid paragraph • You need a clear, concise thesis statement (topic sentence) • Don’t restate the historical context or task—only use KEY WORDS Body Paragraphs: A) Document Information: • Remember the formula! (1/2 plus 1) to determine the required number of documents • Use proper citations • EX: -------YOUR SENTENCE DESCRIBING THE DOCUMENT------(At the end of the of the sentence be to sure to write include the document you used ex.Doc #2). • Do not use quotes! • Don’t plagiarize! Everything needs to be in your words! B) Outside Information: • You need a balance of document information and outside information • Outside information is information that can NOT be found in any of the documents • Helpful Hint: Think of the big picture, long-term effects, include information about their culture/geography Conclusion: • Summarize the BIG ideas in your essay • Make a “lasting impression” statement

  7. 5. Write your Essay! • Outline provides structure • Keep the body paragraphs in the order of your thesis statement • Create an intro and conclusion!

  8. The Introductory Paragraph • Use a clear THESIS STATEMENT. • Allude to the MAIN POINTS or categories that develop and support thesis statement • (your “buckets” of documents)

  9. Body Paragraphs • Identify 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 [60%]. • Be sure to indicate Point-of-view/ bias. • Bring in supportive outside information • Why were these documents selected?

  10. Conclusion • Start with a “concluding phrase.” • Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. • Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective.

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