Question

directions: create an outline for your dbq essay. the outline will support the thesis statement you created in the last class. use this time to analyze the documents, plan the argument you will make, and decide which documents you will use as evidence and analysis. structure your planning using the following example below. reminder that the prompt for this essay is: compare and contrast the european and polynesian techniques and rationales for exploration. example: prompt: analyze the impact of steam power on the industrial revolution. thesis statement: \steam power was the most important factor that contributed to industrialization.\ paragraph 1: introduction, including historical context and thesis paragraph 2: steam power allowed for the growth of factories. evidence & analysis: document 1 and document 5 paragraph 3: steam power allowed for the development of the railroad, another significant industrial revolution technology. evidence & analysis: document 2 and document 3 paragraph 4: conclusion and summary think about these questions as you develop your outline for your essay: - do any documents cover the same topic? - are any documents opposites of each other? does the contrast say anything interesting? - which documents do not have anything to do with the prompt? - what claims will i make to support my thesis statement? - how many claims will i make? how many paragraphs do i need? - which documents provide evidence for those claims? - are there any sections from the documents that provide a strong piece of evidence to use?

Explanation:

The task is to create an outline for a DBQ (Document - Based Question) essay comparing European and Polynesian exploration techniques and rationales. The example provided shows how to structure paragraphs with a thesis, evidence from documents, and analysis. Consider questions about document relevance, contradictions, and evidence - based claims to build a well - structured outline.

Answer:

Prompt: Compare and contrast the European and Polynesian techniques and rationales for exploration.
Thesis statement (to be created by the writer): [Writer's proposed thesis on the comparison]
Paragraph 1: Introduction, including historical context and thesis
Paragraph 2: European exploration techniques. Evidence & Analysis: [List relevant documents]
Paragraph 3: European exploration rationales. Evidence & Analysis: [List relevant documents]
Paragraph 4: Polynesian exploration techniques. Evidence & Analysis: [List relevant documents]
Paragraph 5: Polynesian exploration rationales. Evidence & Analysis: [List relevant documents]
Paragraph 6: Conclusion and summary, highlighting key similarities and differences