Document-Based Questions (DBQs) are foundational to demonstrating a student's skill at analyzing historical documents.  They allow the student to show in a written format their understanding and contextualization of primary documents to consolidate their historical understanding.  DBQs are also a key essay type on all history AP exams.  I was an AP student myself, and I am now an AP teacher and grader.  I have a solid understanding of the AP rubric, as well as the broader skill of DBQs in historical analysis in all history courses.

This class will teach the student how to approach, analyze, and compose a strong DBQ.  Each week we will focus on hands-on practical skills such as 1-how to approach the question and how to analyze the documents, while planning and writing a strong thesis, 2-how to handle evidence and context within the essay, and 3-how to address point of view and the writing process in the DBQ style.  

I highly recommend students take my basic essay writing course, as well as my 1 day class on analyzing primary documents prior to this class to be best prepared.