DOCUMENT BASED QUESTION REVIEW EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE THING

BELL RINGER What are some of the things that have cause you difficulty on DBQs in the past? Why do you think you struggled with these things? What are some things you did well on with passed DBQs? Why do you think you succeeded with these things? Homework: Watch video linked on Ms. Fratt’s website, read Whiskey Rebellion article and answer related questions

WRITING A THESIS Make sure you fully understand the question before you devise your thesis. Make sure your thesis actually answers the question asked. Your thesis should clearly state, in a full sentence what you will be arguing. The thesis should get its own sentence, it shouldn’t be forced to share with all of your reasons.

HOW TO CITE From a multi-page document “This is a quote” (Frattaroli 5). From a single page document “This is also a quote” (Frattaroli). For the Documents on this assignment use the year for clarification. “Once upon a time there was a quote” (Frattaroli 2015) Make sure you are quoting from the document itself and not from an explanation of the document. Use at least one quotation in each body paragraph

SIX STEPS- BEST FOR BODY PARAGRAPHS Topic Sentence Should clearly state the point you are making in this particular paragraph. Background Should provide the reader with the background necessary to understand your point. Set Up This should bridge your background information to your quote.

SIX STEPS CONTINUED Quote/Citation Don’t just pick a random quote, make sure it really represents the point you’re making. Analysis Extra important when working with complicated quotes. It should not only explain what the quote means, but also why it supports your arguments. Tie Back The most often forgotten step. It should connect your ideas back to your topic sentence.

USING PRIMARY SOURCES Make sure your quote actually supports what you’re saying and isn’t just jammed in there so that you have a quote. Use the documents that you have clearest understanding of. You can quote from sources that disagree with you, if you explain why they’re wrong. Make sure you are quoting form the primary source- not from an explanation of that source. Make sure to quote and reference a variety of sources.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MYTHS his-fathers-cherry-tree

ANYTHING TO ADD? What advice do you guys have for each other? Any other questions?