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How to write DBQ

The Document-Based Question (DBQ) constitutes 25% of your exam score, making it crucial to your success. Start by carefully reading the question and historical context, then analyze and categorize the provided documents using the PERSIA framework (Political, Economic, Religious, Social, Intellectual, Artistic). Develop a clear thesis that answers the question and outlines your argument. Construct your essay with a strong introduction, detailed body paragraphs that reference documents, and a robust conclusion. Follow formal writing guidelines to ensure clarity and precision.

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How to write DBQ

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  1. How to write DBQ The DBQ makes up 25% of your Score and is the most important part of the Exam

  2. Step 1 • READ THE QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!! Ask yourself: What is this Question Asking me to Do • Read the Historical Background. It can really help give you a perspective into the time period and possible tips for POV's. • List any ideas about question or history that come to mind • Re-READ Questionand re affirm what is this Question Asking me to do

  3. Step 2 • Start at the top with the source. Underline and write everything to comes to mind about source. (example Priest= Catholic) • Read the document. Underline Important words that will help you summarize major points • After reading ask: Why would that Author have that position? This is where you will get Point of View • Continue steps with all the documents. • As you read categorize begin categorize. • Think PERSIA- Political, Economic, Religion, Social, Intellectual, Artistic

  4. Step 3: develop thesisThesis= your argument and roadmap for essay (should outline your paragraphs) • ANSWER THE QUESTION!!! Be certain that you read the question carefully and then clearly answer each part of the question in your thesis and paragraphs. • Clearly and specifically relate each main point you make back to the question. • Clearly answer the question in your THESIS. The thesis should take a stand on the question. • The thesis should outline your paper! I should be able to know exactly what you are talking about in your paragraphs

  5. Step 4: Write Introduction • Set the Stage: Your 1stand maybe 2nd sentence should answer the question: where and When are you discussing in your paper. Europe is not specific enough • 1st and 2nd sentence Include broad generalities about the time period and where in Europe you are discussing. Basic facts on gender, race, culture, art, etc. should be included • 3rd sentence your thesis

  6. Step 5: Body • Write Your Body • Begin with your strongest point in your thesis • Quoting/ referencing docs • NEVER QUOTE LONGER THAN ONE LINE • NEVER Begin or end with a quote. ALWAYS explain it • NEVER say Document 4 says. These documents were written by people so use their names. At the end of the Document cite it like this (document 1) • NEVER Use I, They, it, and other nonspecific terms

  7. Step 6 conclusion • If there is time • 1st sentence Re state your thesis in different words • 2nd and third Highlight major points/ arguments of your essay/ make clear connections to first sentence of essay • NEVER END THE ESSAY “AND THAT WHAT MAKES Europe the great country it is today”

  8. Formal Writing • Never use I, you, we, • Use they only after you state the name or group of people you are discussing about • Don’t use semi-colons • Do not conjugate words such as don’t is do not • Never just say Europe, northern, western, southern, eastern, or specific countries

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