dbq

assess/evaluate the extent to which

make a judgment about the significance or degree of something "how much" "how important

rank/relative importance

argue which causes were more significant than others

explain/describe

provide detailed information focusing on how or why something happened

Analyze

Break down a topic to show relationships between elements, identify patterns between cause and effects

contextualization

political/social/economical conditions leading up to the prompt 3 to 4 sentences

dos when writing a thesis

include keywords and phrases from the , include dates and include three points

thesis

TWAHP3, time period, what’s it about, how you will prove it in 3 ways

evidence

make a brief summary using six documents, include sourcing with four documents (HIPP), include relevant outside evidence (3)

commentary

tying the evidence back to the thesis "how does the evidence support what you are saying?"

historical context

what was happening in the world/nation or events when this document was created, how does it relate to other historical facts or evidence?

intended audience

Who was the author trying to reach or influence how might this audience affect the documents content or reliability

purpose

Why did the author create this document? What did they want to achieve (e.g., persuade, inform, record, entertain)?

Point of view

What is the author's perspective, background, or bias? How does their identity (role in society, beliefs) shape the message?

disco

D: Document I: Information S:Sourcing (HIPP) C:Commentary O:Outside evidence

document information

author's name and when the document was written or created, along with a brief summary or description of the document (1-2 sentences )

document information DOS

summarized, describe data in images, what information does it provide, painting and pictures describe the w's (always assume the reader doesnt have access), describe main points

information

Include a brief summary or description of the document's argument in your own words (avoid direct quotes

document

Incorporate evidence and information from the provided documents in your response