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Doing the DBQ, Part 4: Reasoning

november 8, 2019

Melissa Longnecker

Melissa Longnecker

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Earning the Analysis and Reasoning points on the DBQ involves two different skills: Sourcing and Complexity. Sourcing refers to analysis of a document in terms of its point of view, historical situation, audience, or purpose. Complexity involved developing a complex argument over the course of an essay.

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