Description
Students will research and then create their own Document Based Question (DBQ) in European History. The DBQ should follow the format used on the Advanced Placement examination, and students should observe the following guidelines:
1. The question should be phrased using one of the following key terms or phrases: (See Arco 2nd Ed. pp. 29-43; Barron's, 2nd Ed. pp. 17-23 or Princeton Review 1999-2000 Ed pp. 35-47)
Defend or refute
Analyze
Evaluate
To what extent and in what ways
Assess the validity
Contrast and compare
Explain
Discuss
Describe
BARRONS AP REVIEW REA AP REVIEW PRINCETON AP REVIEW ARCO AP REVIEW 2. The DBQ must include a Historical Background paragraph providing a brief summary of important historical information.
3. The DBQ must contain a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 10 primary source documents. These documents should consist of journals, letters, diaries, memories, newspaper articles, poems, photographs, paintings, speeches, maps, laws or proclamations, quotations, and political cartoons.
4. At least one of each of the following must be included:
Quotation
Map
Painting Political Cartoon, or Photograph
Letter, Diary, Memories, Speech or Journal entry
Law, Proclamation, Legal or Government Document
5. The DBQ should be typed and checked for spelling and grammar.
6. Each document must be identified by the author, title and date of the work. (See previous DBQ's, Barron's or Princeton guides for examples.)
7. The DBQ must include a Works Cited list, indicating the source for each document. This should follow the appropriate writing guide.
Essay Response: Students should turn in an essay answering the DBQ. This will be evaluated according to the 9-point AP scale and will count for 100 points! Please use the Score Core method for grading
Grading: Refer to the Core Score Rubric Below:
Generic Core-Scoring Guide for the AP European History DBQ
DUE DATE: TO BE DETERMINED
NO LATE PAPERS!
RUBRIC
Do-It-Yourself DBQ Project
The question. Uses one of the required key terms. Deals with a significant topic or event from 1450-1990. 10 points possible.
Your Score
Historical Background. Paragraph provides significant and necessary information. 10 points possible.
Your Score
Documents.Includes at least 8 and no more than 10 documents. Includes at least one of each of the following: 50 points possible.
Quotation
Map
Painting Political Cartoon, or Photograph
Letter, Diary, Memories, Speech or Journal entry
Law, Proclamation, Legal or Government Document
Your Score
Spelling and Grammar The DBQ should be free of spelling and grammar errors. 10 points possible. (minus two points per mistake!)
Your Score
Citation Each document must be identified by author, title, and date. 10 points possible.
Your Score
Works Cited. The DBQ must include Work Cited, listing the source for the document, This should follow the MLA Writing Guide. 10 points possible.
Your Score
Total Points Possible: 100 points
Your Score
This sheet must be turned in with your DBQ. This is your grade sheet!
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