Contextualization, claim and thesis, evidence use, sourcing, causation, comparison, and continuity and change, as used in AP US, World, and European History writing.
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- What does contextualization mean in AP History essays?
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Situating a historical event, development, or process within a broader time period, geographical area, or thematic framework to show its historical significance.- How does contextualization differ between a DBQ and an LEQ?
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In a DBQ, contextualization appears alongside or before document evidence in the essay body. In an LEQ, it often appears as a separate paragraph framing the entire argument.- What is a common pitfall when contextualizing in an AP essay?
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Writing a context paragraph that is disconnected from your thesis or argument, so it reads as background information rather than framing your specific claim.- What is the difference between a claim and a thesis in AP essays?
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A claim is a single assertion about a specific topic. A thesis is the overarching argument that answers the prompt and guides the entire essay, usually containing multiple claims.- What elements should a strong AP History thesis contain?
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A specific answer to the prompt, a historical timeframe or context, and an interpretation that explains the historical significance of your argument.- What is SOAPS in the context of AP History sourcing?
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Speaker (author), Occasion (when and why created), Audience (intended readers), Purpose (what the author wanted to achieve), Significance (reliability and perspective).- How should you use sourcing analysis in a DBQ response?
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Reference the speaker's perspective, purpose, or point of view to explain how that source's origin or intended audience affects its reliability or usefulness as evidence.- When should sourcing analysis appear in an LEQ?
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Only when the source's origin, perspective, or purpose directly affects your argument; avoid sourcing analysis that does not strengthen your claim.- What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
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A primary source is created during or immediately after a historical event by someone with direct knowledge. A secondary source is created later by a historian analyzing primary evidence.- How many documents must you cite in a DBQ to earn the evidence point?
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You must use at least six documents; more complete evidence typically means using most or all of the provided documents.- What does it mean to corroborate sources in an AP History essay?
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Using multiple sources to confirm the same point or event, showing that the historical claim is supported by independent evidence rather than relying on a single source.- What is outside evidence on the AP History exam?
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Information from your own knowledge that is not found in the provided documents; it can support your argument in both DBQs and LEQs.- What is explicit evidence versus implicit evidence?
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Explicit evidence is a direct statement in a source that supports your claim. Implicit evidence requires inference from details in the source to reach your conclusion.- How should you cite evidence in an AP History essay?
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Paraphrase or quote the source, identify its origin (author, title, date, or type), and explain its connection to your argument; avoid inserting quotes without analysis.- What does causation mean in a historical context?
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The relationship of cause and effect between historical events, explaining why something happened as a result of earlier developments or conditions.
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