1. DBQ Guidelines

2. Writing is hard!!!!
The best way to become a better writer
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3. Feedback
Overall, excellent first effort!

4. Formatting Easy points font, font size
spacing (double spaced; eliminate extra spaces between paragraphs)
indent the beginning of each paragraph

5. Paragraphs At least 4 sentences long
body paragraph topics should go along with your thesis – only one topic per paragraph
cite the docs as you reference them
make connections between the doc and your thesis

6. General Writing Skills
avoid colloquial language
proofread
transitions between paragraphs
avoid using 1st person (I, we, our, us) or 2nd person (you, your)  the only exception is your conclusion if you are going to offer your opinion as to which reason is the most important to your argument
Thesis – must take a position on the question; must be able to defend your position