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The Art of the DBQ

The Art of the DBQ. Writing a Successful Essay. Introductions. 1. Background information Where are we in history? When are we in history? 2. What’s your general topic? Look at the DBQ Task for help. Key terms ( vocabulary, people, etc.) 3. Thesis statement

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The Art of the DBQ

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  1. The Art of the DBQ Writing a Successful Essay

  2. Introductions • 1. Background information • Where are we in history? • When are we in history? • 2. What’s your general topic? • Look at the DBQ Task for help. • Key terms ( vocabulary, people, etc.) • 3. Thesis statement • See the next slide for thesis tips

  3. Creating a Thesis • If the DBQ Task is a question, the thesis should answer it. • If the DBQ Task is not a question, use the task to create one. • Try turning the task into a question, and then answer it with your thesis. • Remember, the thesis is the main idea that will run all through your paper.

  4. Body Paragraphs • 1. Topic sentence • 2. At least 3 examples • 3. Cite documents in parentheses • 4. Analyze your examples! • Show how they connect to your thesis • 5. Transitional sentence to next paragraph

  5. Examples • Examples should be clear, well-explained and different from each other! • Examples should be in YOUR OWN WORDS, and thoroughly explain what the document means. Don’t use direct quotes from the document! • Don’t know what you should say about a document? Use the Scaffolding Questions. They guide you to what’s important.

  6. Conclusion • 1. Restatement of thesis and topics • 2. Food for thought: leave the audience with something to think about. Here are some examples: • How did this subject effect history? • Is there a “moral” to this story? What lessons can be learned?

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