The DBQ – A Review

1. Your most important job n writing a Document Based Essay Question is __________________________.

2. In the first paragraph include ___________________________ & _______________________________.

3. The thesis must _____________________________________ & _______________________________.

4. The topic sentence (s) must ____________________________ & ______________________________.

5. A _____________________ is a grouping or combination of THREE or more documents.

6. Two statements of ________________ must be included – one in the introduction; another in the body.

7. Two __________ – the authors emotions or feelings must be in the body paragraphs of the essay.

8. Note differences of opinions-- better known as ____________________________________________.

9. Now, include point-of-view --

10. In the conclusion, re-state the ____________________ & give a ______________________________.

In other words, a good DBQ has:

• Introduction with a specific thesis
• Body paragraphs with topic sentences
• Used most (all but one) of the documents
• Includes three groupings / synthesis; two contrasts; two tones; two histories; four point-of-views!
• Conclusion with a restated thesis and a summary!