This document provides instruction on how to write a DBQ (Document-Based Question) essay. It explains that a DBQ essay requires students to analyze primary source documents, use evidence from the documents, and incorporate outside information and analysis. The document outlines what an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion should include for a successful DBQ essay. Specifically, it states that the introduction should provide historical context and thesis. Body paragraphs should have a topic sentence, document evidence, and analysis incorporating outside information. And the conclusion should restate the introduction and summarize main points conclusively.