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Hypermedia Tutorial Project
Tony Ambrose
EDC 601
INTRODUCTION
What is a Document Based Question
Overview
How to Write a
DBQ
How to Write a
DBQ
How to Write a
DBQ
Introduction
Paragraph (GET)
Body Paragraphs
(Treereek)
Conclusion (RIC)
Examples with feedback
Look at peer writing samples and
discover their strengths and
weaknesses
DOs and DON’Ts
for DBQ writing
QUIZ
Test your abilities on DBQ
writing!
• You must always:
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Have three sentences in each paragraph
Use an introduction and conclusion paragraph
Use one more than half of the documents
Cite the documents as you use the information
• You will never
– Use “me”, “my”, “I”, “in this essay”, or “in this
paragraph”.
– Use improper grammar
– Cite a document in the introduction or conclusion
paragraph
– Ask a question
Use this section to find the positives and
negatives of DBQ writing samples. There is an
example for each type of paragraph
(introduction, body, conclusion).
Use the QUIZ section to test yourself to see if
you recognize the imperfections
Intro Paragraph
Example
Task
- Discuss two British actions that caused colonists to rebel
- Discuss two examples of colonial rebellions
Example: In 1776, American colonists announced their independence
from Britian with the Declaration of Independence.From 1754 to 1763
the British and the American colonists were allies in the French Indian
War, but this alliance was short lived.Britian was unfairly taxing the
colonies to get out of debt from the French Indian War. Americans
colonists were subject to the Stamp act and the Tea Act. Americans
resisted British military enforcement through the stamp act congress
and the Boston Tea Party.
Purple: General Statement
Maroon: Example/Evidence Statement (usually states the cause)
Yellow: Thesis Statements (note: Two thesis sentences as there are two
parts to this task
Body Paragraph
Example
Task
- Discuss two British actions that caused colonists to rebel
- Discuss two examples of colonial rebellions
Example: The royal government of England passed many laws and took
many actions that angered colonists. One of these such actions was
the Tea Act. The Tea Act was simply an added tax on tea, in addition to
a law which stated that only British Tea could be sold in the colonies.
This especially angered colonists because tea was the most popular
drink since it flavored the natural murky water colonists drank.
Although tea was illegal if it was not British tea, many colonists
smuggled Dutch tea into the colonies. This was not only lucrative, but
it also provided a sound solution to supporting the British
government, headed by King George III. The Tea Act was one of many
British actions that led to colonial rebellion. (Doc 4, Doc 7)
Note: This paragraph started with an intro and conclusion, had two documents cited, used proper
grammar, provided details from the documents as well as outside information.
Concluding
Paragraph
Example
Task
- Discuss two British actions that caused colonists to rebel
- Discuss two examples of colonial rebellions
Example: In conclusion, the Tea Act and the Stamp Act were two
British actions that caused colonists to rebel. Colonists
rebelled in such ways as organizing boycotts or having more
violent protests like the Boston Massacre. Many events
occurred in Boston besides the Boston Massacre including
the Boston Tea Party. These events led to the American
Revolution, without which America might still be under
British rule today.
Purple: Restate Thesis
Maroon: Interesting Fact
Yellow: Concluding Sentence
More Analysis
Documents Cited
Check the
DBQ Rule
Book
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is a theme for
writing an essay using information provided by
primary documents. This type of essay is used as an
assessment on the 8th Grade assessment and all state
social studies assessments. You must explain, interpret
and build on information provided by the documents.
You also must answer scaffolding questions which
accompany each document.
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2009’s teacher’s
rating guides
Documents
• All DBQs begin with scaffolding question
related to provided documents
Which could be maps, charts, political cartoons
or passages. Be sure to complete all these
questions as it is a large part of the grades.
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example of a set
of documents
Overview of
DBQ Writing
DBQs require a balance of information from the documents provided
and knowledge from your own mind. Historians analyze primary
documents to draw conclusions about the past. Just as you practice
poetry in english class, or experiment in science class, you need to
act like a historian through this essay. Your goal should be to write
an essay on the
provided for you, using DETAILS from the
documents as supporting evidence. It is your job to prove the
historical context correct.
A Message to Parents (looking to help their child work on a
DBQ): Encourage your children to use the knowledge
learned in class as the basis of their essay, not information
found in the documents. Use this program and resources
found in the main menu as a resource to write a solid DBQ.
DBQ Writing 101
• In order to write a DBQ essay, use the G.E.T.;
T.R.E.E.R.E.E.K.; R.I.C. format…explore the
upcoming slides to learn how to write the
essay…
How to write a DBQ
Introductory Paragraph
• The introductory paragraph is the most important
paragraph in your essay for the following reasons:
• This gives the grader a first impression. The grader usually
has an idea of what the grade will probably be based on
the first two sentences.
• You will be briefly satisfying the task in this paragraph, so
the grader knows after reading this paragraph where they
will be docking you points.
• Write this paragraph using the G.E.T. Method
The GET Method
• The GET method is used to write solid
introductory DBQ paragraphs. It breaks the
paragraph style down into three parts. As you
progress through this section, each part will
be explained in more detail
– G: General Statement
– E: Example/Evidence
– T: Thesis Statement
The G Statement
– This is your first sentence, it is a general
statement about the topic of the DBQ
– This sentence should only introduce the reader to
the topic
– This sentence should not bring up any examples
or anything related to the topic
General Statement
Tips and Tricks
• Simply define the broad topic
• (for example, if it is a Civil Rights DBQ, define Civil Rights
in a complete sentence)
• Try rewording/summarizing the
• Great ways to start off
• “Throughout American history…”
• “There have been many…”
• The ____________ was a time/is when…”
• Check the DBQ Rule Book for things you should never do
Check the DBQ
Rule Book
Writing an E
Statement
• This is a sentence or two that fills out the middle of
your paragraph. Usually, it is best to explain the
historical event(s) that caused the topic, or caused
the events you will be writing about
– For example, if it is an American Revolution DBQ,
explain the French and Indian War
– For example, if it is a Civil Rights DBQ, explain
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Writing a T Statement
• To round out your introductory paragraph,
write a thesis statement, which satisfies the
task. In other words, you are answering the
task by saying what you will be writing about.
– For example, if the task says to discuss two
topics, then mention the two topics you will be
discussing.
– This should be as many sentences as there are
task bullets
T Statement
Tips
• The Thesis Statement should list the historical
events/examples you will be discussing.
– Start with “Some of the ways…include…”
• Example: “Discuss positive effects of technology in the
United States.”
• …”Two examples of positive effects of technology
include increased communication and manufacturing.”
• Make sure the examples you use in your thesis
are the examples you will expand upon in your
essay.
Writing the Body
Paragraphs
• There should be several body paragraphs of a
minimum of 4 sentences each.
• Use the TreeReeC format you have learned in English
– T-Topic Sentence – Start to discuss one of your
examples/events from your thesis
– R – Reason – Explain how your topic sentence example
relates to the task (for the first bullet)
– E – Examples – Discuss it in detail…say everything you
know FOR CERTAIN about the example/event
– R – Reason – Explain the next example/event from your
thesis (for the first bullet)
– E – Examples – Discuss it in detail…say everything you
know FOR CERTAIN about the example/event
– C – Conclusion
A Note on Topic and
Conclusion Sentences
• Students tend to have the most trouble coming
up with Topic and Conclusion sentences
• Topic Sentences: Simply introduce the first
example you will be discussing
• Example: “The Tea Act is another example of British a action
which led to the American Revolution.”
• Conclusion Sentences: Conclusions are broad
sentences that wrap up what you are discussing
• Example: “The Tea Act and the Stamp Act are just two of
many examples which led to the American Revolution.”
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examples of
quality DBQs
Citing Documents
• You must use one more than half of the documents in your
essay, meaning, you must use information from at least 4-5
documents.
• If you use information from a document, you must cite
that document in one of three ways.
– End of sentence: In parentheses, write “doc ___”, after the
sentence
• Example: Uncle Tom’s Cabin showed the hardships of slavery. (Doc. 4)
– End of paragraph: In parentheses, write all the documents used
in the paragraph
• Example: …The publishing of Uncle Tom’s Cabin was one of many
contributing factors to sectionalism. (doc. 4, doc. 6)
– In the wording: State that you found the information in the
document
• Example: According to Document 2, Uncle Tom’s Cabin exposed the
hardships of slavery.
Writing a RIC Conclusion
• Conclusion Paragraphs are written in the R.I.C.
Style.
– R: Restate Thesis – Reward your thesis in a way that
lets the reader know you just proved something to
them
• Start off with “As one can see…” or “In conclusion…”
– I: Interesting Fact – Say any fun fact about the topic.
– C: Concluding Sentence – The best C Sentences say
where America is today because of the topic
• Example: Though racism still exists, African-Americans have
now achieved equality because of the Civil Rights
Movement
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Narration
Take the Quiz to see if your DBQ expertise is up to
par:
Which of the following is the only thing you can use
in a DBQ essay?
Me or My
Document 2
In this essay
This is my first
paragraph on Teddy
Roosevelt
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Narration
Which of the following is the correct order
GET>TREEREEC>RIC
RIC>TREEREEC>GET
TREEREEC>GET>RIC
GET>RIC>TREEREEC
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Narration
This introduction is
missing an E
Statement
This introduction is
missing a G
Statement
This introduction is
missing a Thesis
Statement
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Narration
This body paragraph is missing all of the following except:
Citations of documents
Definition of a sit-in
A discussion of Freedom Rides
Conclusion Sentence
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Narration
3. Which of the following is the best thesis
statement?
Two examples of events that caused the Civil War include John Brown’s
Raid on Harper’s Ferry and the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
There were many causes of the Civil War which I will now discuss.
The Civil War was initially a battle for slavery, which then developed into
two separate countries battling to keep America together.
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED THE
QUIZ
WHICH MEANS AFTER LONG LAST YOU
ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION CORRECTLY
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New York State Education Department. (2010). Grade 8 Social Studies. Retrieved February
18, 2010 from http://www.nysedregents.org/Grade8/SocialStudies/home.html
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Upstate History. Document Based Questions. Retrieved February 19, 2010 from
http://www.upstatehistory.org/services/DHP/DBQ.html
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