AP World History – DBQ Essay Rubric
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Has acceptable thesis
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1 point (you get it or you don't)
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Addresses all of the documents and demonstrates understanding of all or all but one
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1 point (you get it or you don't)
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Supports thesis with appropriate evidence from all or all but one document
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2 points (8 or 9 pieces of evidence)
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Supports thesis with appropriate evidence from all but two documents
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1 point (partial credit for having at least 7 pieces of evidence)
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Analyzes point of view in at least two documents
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1 point
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Analyzes documents by grouping them in two or three ways depending on the question
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1 point
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Identifies and explains the need for one type of appropriate additional document or source
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1 point