1. 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

2. Find the Han China and Rome views on technology documents

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. The Prompt and Rubric
Let’s look at this together

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. Point of View Analysis Practice

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. 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