DBO
Thesis Worksheet
Name____________________
Directions:
Complete
the following steps that would occur in the preparation of writing a complete
DBQ question.
1st Identify the question/s within the DBQ question.
2nd Rephrase the question (using your own words) in a
manner that retains its original meaning.
3rd Create a list of people, places and events that
relate to this period. Note- Do this prior to reading the documents.
LIST #1
4th Create LIST #2 from the documents focus
on-
Doc. A
Doc.
B
Doc.
C
Doc. D
Doc. E
Doc. F
Doc.
G
Doc.
H
Doc. I
5th Circle a minimum of 5 items off of list
#1 that are not a topic of list #2. Place a 2nd circle around the items
you’ve circled that you feel is the most important piece of outside
information you would discuss in this DBQ.
6th Write a thesis statement.