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

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

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

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

7. 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