APUSH Writing

TOTE Writing Principles - Translate, Organize, Write a Thesis, Write your Essay.

Core of an Argument [Thesis] = Claims + Reasons + Evidence


TEA FOR SAQs


Long Essay Questions 

How to Write Slides

Long-Essay Question (LEQ) Rubric

LEQ Checklist

Core of an Argument [Thesis] = Claims + Reasons + Evidence


Document-Based Questions 

How to Write Slides

HAPP Analysis - Remember, historical context is preferred. 

Document-Based Question (DBQ) Rubric

DBQ Checklist


Core of an Argument [Thesis] = Claims + Reasons + Evidence



Rubrics

Long-Essay Question (LEQ) Rubric

Document-Based Question (DBQ) Rubric


Avoiding Plagiarism

Avoiding Plagiarism - Indiana University's Writing Tutorial Services

Avoiding Plagiarism - Purdue's Online-Writing Lab (OWL)


Quotations, Paraphrases, and Citations

Blending Quotations - Scroll down to the section headed "How do I embed a quotation into a sentence?" (The rest of this page contains additional useful information about using quotations in your essays.) 

MLA Citation Maker - Follow ALL steps and directions to generate an accurate citation. 


Misc. Writing Guides and GRAMMAR

Ten Commandments of Good Historical Writing

Basic Grammar Rules - Commas, apostrophes, and capitals 

Purdue Online-Writing Lab (OWL) - The go-to site for all things academic writing. Use this site to learn about mechanics, grammar, and punctuation. All will aid you in becoming stronger writers. 

Mr. Perley's Research Writing Resources One Pager

Grammarly: This is a free, basic grammar checker. DO NOT PAY FOR THE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION.