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3 Types of Essays

APWH Test Scored on a scale of 1-5. Consists of: 70 multiple choice- 55 minutes short break 10 minutes to read then 2 hours to write 3 essays. 3 Types of Essays. DBQ (Document-based question) Change-over-time Comparative. Comparison Essay. 40 minutes timed (use 5 to plan)

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3 Types of Essays

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  1. APWH Test Scored on a scale of 1-5.Consists of:70 multiple choice- 55 minutesshort break10 minutes to read then 2 hours to write 3 essays

  2. 3 Types of Essays • DBQ (Document-based question) • Change-over-time • Comparative

  3. Comparison Essay • 40 minutes timed (use 5 to plan) • Focuses on at least two regions or societies. • Relates to one of the five major themes of the course.

  4. Thesis Writing • Thesis should fully address the question, set up organization of the paper, and take a position. • Do not be vague! Do not use words such as "very", "stuff", "lots", "really", etc. Do not just say there were similarities and differences, tell what they are. • Your thesis is a statement; It can be more than one sentence. • Remember, this is the first impression you give the reader and will set the tone for the essay. • Out of the nine possible essay points on the rubric, 1 is for the thesis alone. • Although you can get a point from a thesis at the end of a paper on the actual exam, I expect you to put it in the introductory paragraph. • For the comparative essay, use while/although/despite and include similarities and differences.  

  5. Organization • Organize the essay based on the categories you will discuss (E+PERSIA). • Each body paragraph needs to contain information on similarities AND differences of each of the societies. Use comparison words. • You could also organize by discussing first all the similarities and then all the differences, but this makes it harder to introduce analysis and is a less sophisticated format. • It is also possible to organize by discussing only one society first and then discussing the next one, but this leaves you likely to miss points on connections and direct comparison. • Make sure you end your essay with a conclusion that reiterates your thesis. If the reader didn’t like your beginning thesis, you can get the thesis point from your conclusion. 

  6. Writing Tips • Don't refer to yourself and don't directly address the reader.   • Make yourself easily understood. (adequate spelling and usage; neat and legible handwriting)  

  7. Comparison Words Similarity    • AlsoAs wellBoth/all ComparableEquallyFurthermoreIn additionIn commonIn comparisonIn this manner is likeJust like (just as)Like (likewise)Neither (in certain cases)Shares Similarly (similar to)Too    Difference • Although/Even thoughButCompared toConverselyDifferently (different than/from)HoweverIn contrast with/toIn spite of (despite)In this manner is unlikeInstead ofNeverthelessOn the other hand, on the contraryOtherwisePoles apartUnlikeWhile

  8. Compare the early development of civilization in the Mesoamerican and Andean regions with the development of one of the following river valley civilizations:  Shang  Harrapa  

  9. Essay Grade Conversion • 9=100 • 8=98 • 7=94 • 6=90 • 5=83 • 4=75 • 3=65 • 2=58 • 1=50

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