1. Writing in AP European History
A Brief Overview

2. Essays in AP Euro 1. LEQ – Long Essay Question (6 points) See rubric
2. DBQ – Document Based Question (7 points)

3. Thesis Statement or Claim
A thesis statement is a sentence in which you state an argument about a topic and then describe, briefly, how you will prove your argument.

4. Contextualization
Describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt (background info).

5. Evidence
Provides specific examples of evidence relevant to the topic of the prompt. Or
Supports an argument in response to the prompt using specific and relevant examples of evidence.

6. Analysis & Reasoning
Demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical development that is the focus of the prompt, using evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses the question

7. DO NOT!! Use too many pronouns. BE SPECIFIC!
Use absolutes “everyone”, “nobody”, etc.
Use these phrases: “back in the day”, “in the olden days”, “back then”
Talk about today
Use “I”, “In my opinion”, “I think”, I believe”
Use the word “being”
“She was being chased.” “She was chased.”

8. DO’S Be clear in your writing Use your thesis as a road map
Be careful with tenses- its ok to use past tense when writing about the past
Provide evidence to back up your statements
Write neatly
Go over the AP Rubric