Introduction To The DBQ
Introduction To The DBQ
Document-Based Question
(DBQ)
From AP Central:
The primary purpose of the document-based essay question is
not to test students prior knowledge of subject matter but
rather to evaluate their ability to formulate and support an
answer from documentary evidence.
Documents are chosen on the basis of both the
information they convey about the topic and the perspective
that they offer.
In other words, each of the documents connects to the
prompt; each document is there for a reason.
Pts
Analyzes documents by
grouping them into at least 3
groups of 2 docs each.
Requirement
Pts
Addt. Points
Requirement
Addl Points
Clear, analytical,
comprehensive thesis
0-2
0-2
0-2
Brings in relevant
outside knowledge
0-2
0-2
0-2
Analyzes bias/POV in
all or almost all docs
0-2