APUS+DBQ

APUS History**
 * Ten Basic DBQ Steps


 * 1) Read the prompt and determine what is being asked.
 * 2) Read each document, underlining each statements, take notes on edges. Identify potential POVs.
 * 3) Group documents (use all documents) - groups should answer the prompt. If groups are provided, use them!
 * 4) Write thesis statement, include your three groups.
 * 5) Begin writing body paragraphs, using facts from documents.
 * 6) Types of info you can draw from each document:
 * 7) Paraphrase of specific fact, idea
 * 8) General idea of document
 * 9) Quote - use sparingly
 * 10) Analyze the facts drawn from each document by explain their importance and connecting it to the topic of the paragraph AND/OR your thesis statement. You can do this individually or you may group facts together and analyze them together.
 * 11) For at least three documents, write a Point of View Statement. This should explain WHY the author's POV may have affected what he has said.
 * 12) Add at least two additional documents that provide a perspective AND information not already available - you must explain both of these items to get credit. Put them where they best fit OR in the conclusion.
 * 13) Finish writing the essay.