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1 Writing the DBQ

2 Document Based Question Essay
Writing a DBQ is just like writing a regular essay Answer the essay question Include a thesis statement Well-organized body paragraphs that develops each point of the thesis Each point is supported with concrete examples

3 In a DBQ, You must CITE the DOCUMENTS GIVEN in your essay
You can cite the documents in two ways: Direct quote (writing text EXACTLY as it appears) Summary (where you REFER to a source )

4 Proper Citation is VERY IMPORTANT!!
….corporate greed led to exploitation of child labor…Many children were physically abused for minor infractions and often suffered from poor ventilation (Document A). <Referring to document (paraphrasing)> According to a witness testimony given by Abraham Whitehead, a clothing manufacturer, “[child laborers] have no opportunity of going to school” (Document C) <Direct quote- (quotation marks)>

5 Proper Citation in a DBQ
Direct quotes and summaries of a document must be followed by the proper citation: “(Document [Letter])” at the end of the citation/quote Citing a document twice counts as ONCE!

6 In your BODY PARAGRAPHS,
You must include all your direct quotes and/or references using proper citations

7 Simply listing the documents is not enough!
You must show a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING of the documents This means you must Link the document to the speaker or author Identify their points of view Analyze/explain the quote

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