Here is how I structure my DBQs. I hope this provides you with some help. Learning how to write the DBQ is important for the upcoming exam:
Paragraph 1:
[CONTEXTUALIZATION: 3-4 sentences]
[THESIS]
Although X, because A and B, therefore Y…
Paragraph 2:
[Topic Sentence]
[Describe ONE document here]
[Relate that document back to argument here]
[Explain the Point of view, historical context, or purpose of doc]
[Describe ONE document here]
[Relate that document back to argument here]
[Explain the Point of view, historical context, or purpose of doc]
[Insert outside historical evidence #1]
[Explain how it’s relevant to argument]
Paragraph 3:
[Topic Sentence]
[Describe ONE document here]
[Relate that document back to argument here]
[Explain the Point of view, historical context, or purpose of doc]
[Describe ONE document here]
[Relate that document back to argument here]
[Explain the Point of view, historical context, or purpose of doc]
[Insert outside historical evidence #2]
[Explain how it’s relevant to argument]
(Optional) Paragraph 4~Counterargument:
[Insert counter argument here]
(Optional): Conclusion:
[restate thesis here]
