Writing the DBQ: A Seven-Step Process Step 1: Read the question, making sure you understand all parts of the question.

Step 2: Skim read each document - pull out relevant facts and annotate them - (we will use the scaffolding questions for this first one)

Step 5: CAREFULLY read and analyze all documents. Circle information that catches your attention. Annotate your outside information on the documents.

Step 6: Put everything together. Make final adjustments to your thesis. Organize information to defend your thesis. Acknowledge and prepare to destroy counter-arguments.

Organizing your DBQ Intro -Grabber -Background -Restatement of question -thesis/claim Body Paragraph (1-3) -baby thesis - sub claim -evidence -argument -citation Conclusion -restatement of thesis -clinch the argument