Summary and Analysis Assignment



DBQ Essay #1

Due: Monday, October 16

Assignment: You are to write an essay that thoroughly answers the question. You are to use the knowledge you have gained from class, the textbook reading, and your scholarly source.

Length: The paper should be no longer than three typed pages. If it is any longer I will stop reading.

Sources: Go to the library and select a scholarly source that will provide additional insight into the question. It will be a book. Please cite the source parenthetically in your paper using the MLA format. Include a Works Cited page at the end of the essay.

• Do not quote from the book. Analyze what the author is saying and relate it to your thesis.

Attach this form, with your name, and staple to the back of the essay that you turn in. Make sure you remember to …

• Breakdown (below), Brainstorm, & Outline (on back)

Make sure that you underline your thesis.

Parenthetically cite each document that you analyze.

Grading: You will be graded on the accuracy of your essay, the quality of your argument (thesis) and how well you defend it in the body paragraphs, and your writing skills (spell check, proof read, have your mom take a look)

Your Question:

See attached

Points: 50

Headings – do not put your name or a paper title on the essay itself. Simply type “Period - x” (insert the correct period for “x”) in the top right hand corner of the page. Also, put the number of the essay that you’re writing in the heading, too. (see example)

Heading example: (notice how there is no title)

(Top of page)

Period 6 Essay 1 1

Begin writing here………………………………………………………………………….

Brainstorm:

Outline:

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