Huffman History DBQ Rubric Checklist!

(and test score calculator)

Checklist with the DBQ rubrics so you can grade yourself on DBQs you write. Supports both the old rubric (Huff's rubric) and the new rubric (used for AP Exams). Also includes a test score calculator so you can figure out what your total test score will be.

To use the new rubric (the one for the AP exam), scroll to the bottom of the page
Version 1.3.0 - by @coredoesdev

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Contextualization

Describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt

The response must relate the topic of the prompt to broader historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during, or continue after the time frame of the question. This point is not awarded for merely a phrase or a reference.

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Thesis/Claim

Responds to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis/claim that establishes a line of reasoning.

The thesis must make a claim that responds to the prompt, rather than merely restating or rephrasing the prompt. The thesis must consist of one or more sentences located in one place, either the introduction or the conclusion.

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Documents

Doc #	Describes	Supports	Explains
Rubric: Huff's Rubric	0/3	0/6	0/3

Describes: Accurately describes the content of the document. Quotes are insufficient to earn this point.

Supports: Supports an argument in response to the prompt. Documents should meet and exceed the standard set for the description point.

Explains: Explains how or why the documentś point of view, purpose, historical situation, and/or audience is relevant to an argument (does it use HAPPY?)

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Outside Evidence

Uses at least one piece of outside historical evidence (beyond that found in the documents) relevant to the argument about the prompt.

The response must describe the evidence and use more than just a phrase or reference. This additional piece of evidence must be different from the evidence used to earn the contextualization point.

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Complexity

Demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical development that is the focus of the prompt, using evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses the question.

The response must demonstrate a complex understanding, which must be part of the argument and not merely a phrase or reference. This could include:

• Explaining nuance by analyzing multiple variables
• Explaining both similarity and difference, both continuity and change, or multiple causes, or both causes and effects
• Explaining relevant and insightful connections within and across periods
• Confirming the validity of an argument by corroborating multiple perspectives across themes
• Qualifying or modifying an argument by considering diverse or alternate views or evidence

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Summary

Points: 0/7

Grade: 25/50 (50%)

Test Grade (including MCQ): 75/100

Test Grade (MCQ+Curve): 75/100

Reset Switching rubrics will reset scores for the complexity point. All other scores will remain unaffected.