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DBQ = Document - Based DBQ = Document - Based QuestionQuestion

• A mix of textual and visual primary A mix of textual and visual primary sourcessources

• Typically 7 documentsTypically 7 documents– Newspaper articles, letters, diaries, speeches, excerpts Newspaper articles, letters, diaries, speeches, excerpts

from legislation, political cartoons, charts, graphs, etc.from legislation, political cartoons, charts, graphs, etc.

• Some/a few may be “classics” that Some/a few may be “classics” that you may have previously seenyou may have previously seen– Others will be new to youOthers will be new to you

No DBQ will focus on Period 1 (prior to No DBQ will focus on Period 1 (prior to 1607) and Period 9 (after 1980)1607) and Period 9 (after 1980)

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DBQ = Document - Based DBQ = Document - Based QuestionQuestion

• Hour-long DBQ section of the AP examHour-long DBQ section of the AP exam• Mandatory 15 minute reading/planning Mandatory 15 minute reading/planning

periodperiod• 45 minute writing period45 minute writing period

• There is NO “Right” answer to each There is NO “Right” answer to each DBQDBQ

• Graded on writing/historical skills and Graded on writing/historical skills and – Use of Documents and Your Knowledge of Use of Documents and Your Knowledge of

the Subject (oi = outside information)the Subject (oi = outside information)

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DBQ Getting StartedDBQ Getting Started1. Clearly Read the Question 1. Clearly Read the Question

(many will have multiple parts)(many will have multiple parts)

2. Organize Your Essay (Grids/Charts)2. Organize Your Essay (Grids/Charts)

3. Gather OI (Outside Information Before and After)3. Gather OI (Outside Information Before and After)

4. Read the Documents4. Read the Documents– Order they appearOrder they appear– Notice connectionsNotice connections– Watch for inconsistencies Watch for inconsistencies – Identify the sources of the docs Identify the sources of the docs

• (next slide)(next slide)– Look for evidence that could refute your Look for evidence that could refute your

argument argument • Try to put this into your essay – Don’t just discard itTry to put this into your essay – Don’t just discard it

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AAuthor-Point of View uthor-Point of View

WHO produced the document and HOW that might have WHO produced the document and HOW that might have impacted what they wrote?impacted what they wrote?

SSetting/Historical Context etting/Historical Context

WHEN was the document produced? PeriodizationWHEN was the document produced? Periodization

AAudienceudienceINTENDED audience?INTENDED audience?

PPurposeurpose

WHY was the document created/written at this time? WHY was the document created/written at this time? (Historical Causation & Argumentation)(Historical Causation & Argumentation)

Remember, docs. can be used in a variety of Remember, docs. can be used in a variety of ways!ways!

Questions to Ask Yourself About Questions to Ask Yourself About the Documentsthe Documents

Questions to Ask Yourself About Questions to Ask Yourself About the Documentsthe Documents

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A “Dazzling” D.B.Q.A “Dazzling” D.B.Q.Is Like a Tasty Is Like a Tasty

HamburgerHamburger

A “Dazzling” D.B.Q.A “Dazzling” D.B.Q.Is Like a Tasty Is Like a Tasty

HamburgerHamburger

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The The “Top Bun”“Top Bun” of your essay! of your essay!

4-6 sentences4-6 sentences

The Introductory The Introductory ParagraphParagraph

The Introductory The Introductory ParagraphParagraph

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1.1. Establish Establish TIME & PLACETIME & PLACE..

2.2. Create a clear, Create a clear, THESIS THESIS STATEMENTSTATEMENT..[underline or highlight it!][underline or highlight it!]

3.3. Allude to the Allude to the SUB-TOPICSSUB-TOPICS or or categories you will discuss to categories you will discuss to support your thesis statementsupport your thesis statement

4.4. Focus on the question at hand—Focus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence!sentence!

The Introductory ParagraphThe Introductory ParagraphThe Introductory ParagraphThe Introductory Paragraph

No “laundry No “laundry list!”list!”

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The The “tasty” part“tasty” part of your of your essay!essay!

8-12 sentences+ per 8-12 sentences+ per paragraphparagraph

The “The “””MeatMeat””” Paragraphs” ParagraphsThe “The “””MeatMeat””” Paragraphs” Paragraphs

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1.1. Identify your sub-topic or category Identify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence (topic in the first sentence (topic sentence).sentence).

2.2. Include the documents that are Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph.paragraph.

Analyze the source of the doc Analyze the source of the doc (ASAP)(ASAP)

3.3. Bring in supportive outside Bring in supportive outside information. information. This is criticalThis is critical!!!! * * o.i.’so.i.’s = “ = “ooutside utside iinformation”nformation”

4.4. Why were these documents Why were these documents selected?selected?

The “The “””MeatMeat””” Paragraphs” ParagraphsThe “The “””MeatMeat””” Paragraphs” Paragraphs

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1.1. Thomas Paine, Thomas Paine, in his pamphlet, in his pamphlet, Common SenseCommon Sense,, said: “………………….” said: “………………….” (Document 1).(Document 1).

2.2. Joe Smith, Joe Smith, a mid-Western delegate to a mid-Western delegate to the Republican convention in 1912the Republican convention in 1912, , agreed with….. agreed with….. (Doc. 2).(Doc. 2).

3.3. The The 1919cc historian, Frederick Jackson historian, Frederick Jackson TurnerTurner, felt that …………………. , felt that …………………. (Doc. 3).(Doc. 3).NEVERNEVER begin with: “In Document begin with: “In Document

1, …”1, …”

or “According to Document 1”or “According to Document 1”

How to Reference a How to Reference a Document in Your EssayDocument in Your Essay

How to Reference a How to Reference a Document in Your EssayDocument in Your Essay

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The The “Bottom Bun”“Bottom Bun” of your of your essay!essay!

It holds it all together!It holds it all together!

4-6 sentences4-6 sentences

The Concluding The Concluding ParagraphParagraph

The Concluding The Concluding ParagraphParagraph

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1.1. Summarize your major points.Summarize your major points.

2.2. Restate your thesis statement Restate your thesis statement a bit a bit differentlydifferently..

3.3. Synthesis - Put your essay answer in a Synthesis - Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective.larger historical perspective.

End of some trend/movement/idea, End of some trend/movement/idea, etc.etc.

Beginning of some Beginning of some trend/movement/ideatrend/movement/idea

Do NOT end on the note that this is Do NOT end on the note that this is the reason we are where we are the reason we are where we are today!today!

The Concluding” ParagraphThe Concluding” ParagraphThe Concluding” ParagraphThe Concluding” Paragraph

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Put It All Together, And . . . .Put It All Together, And . . . .Put It All Together, And . . . .Put It All Together, And . . . .

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Ummmmm, Burger!Ummmmm, Burger!Ummmmm, Burger!Ummmmm, Burger!

I Mean, I Mean, A Perfect EssayA Perfect Essay!!I Mean, I Mean, A Perfect EssayA Perfect Essay!!

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Now, Go Home & Write Now, Go Home & Write Your Essay AndYour Essay And

Dazzle MeDazzle MeWith Your BrillianceWith Your Brilliance!!

Now, Go Home & Write Now, Go Home & Write Your Essay AndYour Essay And

Dazzle MeDazzle MeWith Your BrillianceWith Your Brilliance!!

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