Writing a DBQ

Quotation mark go around what part of a DBQ?

• Claim

• Transition

• Evidence

• Reasoning

On a scale from 0-3. How would your rate your understanding and application of DBQ writing prompts?

• 0- I have no clue about what I'm doing

• 1- I know what it is but have no idea how to get started

• 2- I know how to analyze sources and write a claim but I don't know how to connect it all together.

• 3- I understand how to analyze sources, write a claim, support the claim evidence, and tie it all together.

What is the primary purpose of a DBQ in social studies?

• To assess mathematical skills

• To evaluate historical analysis and argumentation

• To test scientific hypotheses

• To measure physical fitness

Which of the following is a crucial step in writing a DBQ?

• Ignoring the sources

• Summarizing the sources

• Analyzing and synthesizing the sources

• Copying the sources verbatim

In a DBQ, what does the thesis statement do?

• Provides a summary of the sources

• Presents the main argument or claim

• Lists all the sources used

• Describes the historical context

What type of sources are typically used in a DBQ?

• Primary and secondary sources

• Only primary sources

• Only secondary sources

• Tertiary sources

Which of the following is NOT a component of a DBQ essay?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Abstract

How should evidence be used in a DBQ?

• To support the thesis

• To confuse the reader

• To fill space

• To provide personal opinions