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\"prepare<\/p>\n

the dbq apush section requires you to use your own knowledge with support from the provided documents. the essay question is graded on a scale from 0 to 9. to earn a 9 on your essay, utilize these 7 tips:<\/p>\n

1. practice time management<\/h2>\n

after the 15 minutes set <\/a>aside for reading, you have 40 minutes to write your apush dbq essay from start to finish. you need to answer the prompt, write a solid essay, include citations, and check your grammar. can you write an essay worthy of a 9 in the time given? yes! just give yourself plenty of practice. set up an environment similar to the one you\u2019ll experience on test day, and practice acing the apush<\/a> dbq section.<\/p>\n

2. utilize your reading time<\/h2>\n

during the 15 minutes for reading, you can\u2019t start writing the essay. however, you can start the pre-writing process. mark up the documents, write notes, develop your thesis, and make an outline. then, you\u2019ll be better prepared to start writing when you can open your booklet.<\/p>\n

3. include a focused thesis statement<\/h2>\n

the thesis statement<\/a> is one of the most important parts of the essay. it\u2019s not going to be good enough to just reword the question.<\/p>\n

you need a thoughtful thesis that addresses all parts of the question. review the question, and circle words like analyze, describe, evaluate, or compare. then, make sure that you complete each task.<\/p>\n

when you\u2019re ready to write your thesis, underline it in your booklet. that way, it stands out to the grader.<\/p>\n

4. use as many documents as possible<\/h2>\n

don\u2019t quote large parts of the document. use your own thoughts and ideas to craft your essay. however, if the test provides 3 documents for you to use, try to use all 3 documents on the exam.<\/p>\n

refer to each one directly, such as doc. a, when citing them. remember that the documents are only meant to be used for evidence. so, use your own words to explain the citations, as needed.<\/p>\n

5. practice good essay writing skills<\/h2>\n

the dbq essay is no different than any other essay you write at school. use the 5-paragraph essay format<\/a> with an introduction, 3-4 supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. keep your essays organized by using transitions throughout, and don\u2019t write your essay in first person.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0craft a solid conclusion<\/h2>\n

if you need to use your time writing strong introduction and body paragraphs, you can get away with a quick conclusion. just take a sentence or two to wrap up your essay. however, if you can control your pacing, a solid conclusion<\/a> can leave the grader with a great impression.<\/p>\n

if you haven\u2019t already done so, the conclusion is a great place to make connections to later history, too. think about what event you could relate to the rest of your essay.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0check for grammar and spelling errors<\/h2>\n

before you close your booklet, don\u2019t forget to check for grammar<\/a>, punctuation, and spelling errors. a quick read through of the essay could help you discover a missing word or punctuation mark. it may not seem like much, but it could impact your score.<\/p>\n

as you prepare to confront the dbq apush section, consider these tips to help you prepare to earn a 9 for your essay. practice these tips with your practice dbq prompts now, so you\u2019re confidence to excel when writing the essay on test day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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