How to Write DBQ

True/False: Your DBQ essay should begin with contextualization and your claim/thesis.

• True

• False

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

• To assess students' ability to analyze historical documents

• To test students' memorization of historical facts

• To evaluate students' creative writing skills

• To measure students' mathematical abilities

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

• Ignoring the documents provided

• Summarizing the documents without analysis

• Analyzing and synthesizing information from the documents

• Writing a fictional story based on the documents

What does DBQ stand for in the context of social studies?

• Document-Based Question

• Data-Based Query

• Discussion-Based Quiz

• Documentary-Based Quiz

In a DBQ essay, what is the role of the thesis statement?

• To provide a summary of the documents

• To state the main argument or claim

• To list all the documents used

• To introduce the topic without taking a stance

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when writing a DBQ?

• Using evidence from the documents

• Ignoring the historical context

• Developing a clear thesis

• Organizing the essay logically

What is the first step in approaching a DBQ task?

• Writing the conclusion

• Reading and analyzing the documents

• Drafting the thesis statement

• Submitting the essay

How many documents are typically provided in a DBQ task?

• 1-2

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 8-10

What is the significance of contextualization in a DBQ essay?

• It provides background information to situate the argument

• It summarizes the documents

• It lists the sources used

• It concludes the essay

Which of the following skills is most important for success in writing a DBQ?

• Mathematical calculation

• Document analysis

• Creative storytelling

• Artistic drawing