IV. Cracking the DBQ
A. Basic Core Points
1. Interpret evidence given
2. Support thesis with evidence
3. Analyze documents and points of view
4. Group documents in three or two ways
5. Recognize the need for additional documents
B. Advanced Core Points
1. 7 is a solid score
2. Analyze POV and documents additionally
C. The Essay making process
1. Process the DBQ
2. Build a relative framework
3. Work the documents
4. Frame and group them
5. Analyze and add
6. Organize the documents

The Princeton Review: Cracking the Ap: World History Exam

Part 1
I.Chapter 1 summary
A. Multiple choice half
1. Divided into five sections
a. Based on five time periods
b. Questions out of order
2. each section worth 13-16
3. Practice often
B. Essay Half
1. 3 types of essays
2. Essays graded 0-9
3. Practice often
II. Cracking the multiple choice Section Summary
A. Guessing Reward
1. Completely random guesses will cost you nothing
2. Treat all choices as wrong until proven correct
3. Use a critical eye
B. How to proceed through the section
1. Accuracy counts, not quantity
2. If unsure, skip the question
3.Don't go too slowly
C. Score Goals
1. 3, 4, and 5 are good scores
2. score based on comparison to other scores
III. Cracking the essay questions summary
A. Essay setup: Thesis
1. Analytical thesis must be accurate, informative
2. Use the GSH process for adequate thesis
3. A good one is worth 1-2 points
B. The GSH Process for Theses
1. Give ' Em what they want
a. Thesis should indicate what and why of essay
b. Word to imply contrast
2. Show 'Em where you got it
a. Support thesis with evidence
b. Include a starting point as well
3. Help 'em get there
a. Smoothly transition to the body of essay
b. Use a phrase like " To better understand..."