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Top 10 Tips

Top 10 Tips. For the AP Euro DBQ. #1: The Question. Sample DBQ Question. Describe and analyze changing views toward the concept of a “civil peace” ( Burgfrieden ) in Germany from 1914 to 1918 . #2: Reading the Documents. Treat the background info as a document you have to read

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Top 10 Tips

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  1. Top 10 Tips For the AP Euro DBQ

  2. #1: The Question

  3. Sample DBQ Question Describe and analyzechanging views toward the concept of a “civil peace” (Burgfrieden) in Germany from 1914 to 1918.

  4. #2: Reading the Documents • Treat the background info as a document you have to read • Keep the question in mind as you read the documents • Once you’ve read a document, make notes • Sum up the overall view in a few words • Don’t just underline – you’ll remember the significance better if you write it in your own words

  5. #3: Making Groups

  6. Sample Groups • Three groups = Three views

  7. #4: Thesis & Intro • Your thesis should tell the reader exactly what your three main ideas are • Thesis should be specific: a one-sentence answer to the question Thesis

  8. Sample Thesis • As most expected a rapid victory, civil peace was at first a popular idea. The government and many of the people saw it as an opportunity to promote nationalism and end internal conflict. There were, however, still those that were skeptical of the civil peace from the beginning, and as the war dragged on, opinion turned overwhelmingly against this concept. • What are the three main ideas? • What are the three document groups? • Does the thesis address BOTH parts of the question (describe & analyze changing views)?

  9. Intro Paragraph • What your intro should include: • Background info • Thesis • Use the background info they give you, but don’t quote it word for word • Thesis should be at end of paragraph • Should be short – you need to write an intro but it not the primary focus

  10. #5: Outline • Outlines are optional, but can be very helpful • Shouldn’t be too detailed • List main points & docs you’ll use to support them • Can add more detail if you want, but watch the time!

  11. Sample Outline Thesis

  12. #6: Timing • You want to have as much time as you need to plan out your essay before • Still try to move quickly as you plan • Once you write your intro paragraph & thesis, then divide up the rest of your time by paragraph • Try to leave 5 minutes for a conclusion – while not necessary, can get you extra points for showing analysis

  13. #7: Analysis • Goal of DBQ isn’t to write an essay about the documents, but to write an essay that analyzes a topic using documents as support • Avoid the laundry list! • Don’t just summarize documents in the essay – talk about what the document means in the larger context of the question

  14. Example: Doc. 7 • Option 1: The trend away from civil peace can be seen as soldiers described dismay at the fact that people were getting rich at the expense of their families on the homefront (Doc 7). OR….

  15. Doc. 7, continued • Option 2: A German soldier in the trenches reported that soldiers felt betrayed when their sacrifices were exploited by those who got rich at the expense of their families (Doc 7). This quote was published in the Liberal Party Newspaper. The fact that the Liberal Party Newspaper was active shows civil peace was wearing off, as it was supposed to be the end of all political parties.

  16. #8: Bias/POV • Try to address bias for more than the minimum 3 documents • Aim for 5: 4+ bias statements gets you an extra point, 5 allows for 1 error • When addressing bias, be sure to explain why the source is biased • Ex: The fact that the author is the wife of a noble means she is less affected by high food prices and less likely to sympathize with the lower class.

  17. Kinds of Bias • Who wrote it? • Look for things like social class, gender, ethnicity, religion, profession • Where was it published? • Especially useful for newspapers/magazines – usually targeted to particular interests • When was it written? • Someone who writes about an event after the fact has a different perspective

  18. Lack of Bias • If a document is clearly unbiased, that counts as addressing POV, too! • Statistics, maps are good examples • Can be used with photography, but should qualify – see Doc. 2

  19. Examples of Bias

  20. More Bias Examples

  21. #9: Transition Words • Transitions help you organize your essay • Make it easy for the reader to follow your thinking and identifies when you’re adding your own ideas • A few examples: • Consequently, on the other hand, furthermore, nevertheless, however, likewise, therefore • Even more examples: Transition Words

  22. #10: Conclusion

  23. Conclusion • Conclusion is like the intro in reverse: start with the specifics, then expand out to big picture • Good place to use outside knowledge: if you can, connect the topic to a larger theme • Shows you really know what you’re talking about, makes you stand out

  24. #11: Miscellaneous • Get everything ready the night before: extra pens and pencils, snack • Don’t stress, go into it with a positive attitude • Good luck!

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