Pick up your exam packet from the front Also, pick up your political cartoons – you may tape them up around the room in an orderly fashion – not on the white board or on the ceiling

Find the Han China and Rome views on technology documents

Preparing for Our Next Essay: The Document Based Question (DBQ) Today we will be working on writing DBQs It is really not that hard after you figure it out

You will be very focused and attentive today The DBQ essay can be very complex and has a lot of parts If you are not paying attention you will be lost

It is a research paper The research has been done for you!

Skills Needed Normal Essay Writing Skills Thesis Organization Topic Sentences Supporting Details

Overview Focus on analysis of documents and the use of outside information to prove a thesis You must have a solid thesis and topic sentences to organize your essay

Remember Write as if the reader has no idea about anything – fully explain everything Think of it like talking to a little kid…why? Why? WHY? Explain fully because readers do not analyze what you mean or suggest, only what you write

The Prompt and Rubric Let’s look at this together

DBQ Rubric Thesis statement Document Analysis Normal thesis writing…thesis reflects but is not simply a restatement of the prompt Found in the introduction or conclusion Document Analysis Uses evidence from alldocuments in the essay Explains the importance or influence of POV, historical context, or intended audience Evidence beyond the documents Larger Historical Context Additional evidence? Synthesis Extend your argument or thesis Other similar or connected developments in world history Connect to a course theme Look at the topic from a different perspective Economics, government, politics, art history…something legitimate

DBQ Tip Cite your use of documents in some way (Doc 3) This is for you to keep track of which docs you have used Also helps the reader Remember the readers are human and can make mistakes – write clearly and make sure it is very clear which document you are using

A question to think about… Ask yourself, “Did I read the attribution? Do I know where this source came from and when?”

Document Analysis When you summarize a document…a puppy dies  Summary is not analysis…use the document to prove your points and analyze POV

Point of View Analysis Practice

Document 1 I don’t think his personal life has any role in keeping his job or his ability to do the job. Joe Richard University of Arkansas Graduate and Football Season Ticket Holder

Document 2 I’ve been laughing about this for several days. This is such a great story! I mean, its all over ESPN and the radio…I don’t care if he gets fired or not but you know this has to hurt his recruiting. Unknown LSU Student, Age 20

Document 3 I say fire the guy! He makes millions and doesn’t have sense enough to tell the truth and not bring shame to the university! Mark Stoll Rarely used linebacker who was kicked off the team last year after he stole a pair of trousers and some tube socks

Document 4 This is such a sad story. Forget about football, the families involved should be the focus. I do think it would be really hard to trust this man’s character Unknown LSU fan, Age 44

Document 5 SCUM! Unknown Arkansas fan, Divorced mother of 3

Document 7 I have an obligation and responsibility to obtain the information and then act appropriately on that information Jeff Long University of Arkansas Athletic Director

DBQ OUTLINE Must develop an appropriate thesis Must include topic sentences for each subject you intend to address in your essay Must reflect rubric requirements in your outline Must show which documents you intend to use, where you will use them in your essay Printed or handwritten outlines due at the beginning of class tomorrow