DBQ and Research Essay Rubric
What role did John Brown and the growing "slave power conspiracy" play in the beginning of the
Civil War?
8-9
(80-100%)
o
o
o
5-7
(50-70%)
o
o
o
o
o
2-4
(20-40%)
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
0-1
(0-10%)
No Score
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Presents a clearly stated, well-developed thesis addressing the role that
John Brown played in beginning the Civil War in relation to the “slave power
conspiracy”.
Provides ample, relevant supporting evidence from the Antebellum period
Has effective analysis of the DBQ concept in relation to history: should
demonstrate breadth or depth of analysis. Evaluates and analyzes John
Brown’s role in beginning the Civil War in relation to the beginning of the
Civil War. All evidence presented directly relates to defending the thesis.
Is well-organized
May contain minor errors
Partially developed thesis that addresses John Brown’s role in beginning the
Civil War. Minor correlation to the “slave power conspiracy”
Evidence supports thesis with relevant information from the Antebellum
period
Has some analysis of the DBQ in relation to John Brown Beginning the Civil
War.
Has acceptable organization
May contain errors that do not seriously detract from the essay
Undeveloped thesis in terms of addressing John Brown’s role in beginning
the Civil War in relation to the “slave power conspiracy”
Has limited amount of relevant information from the Antebellum period
Lacks understanding of chronology of events that led up to the Civil War.
Has little or no analysis: may contain only generalizations of John Brown’s
role in beginning the Civil War.
Poor organization
May contain major errors that detract from essay (Historical sequence
wrong, cite wrong historical event for period.)
May paraphrase the question or have no thesis
Has little or no relevant information from the Antebellum period
May lack an understanding of the chronology
Contains no analysis of John Brown’s role in beginning the Civil War in
relation to the “slave power conspiracy”
Consists mostly of generalizations drawn from documents only.
May be poorly organized
May contain numerous errors, both major and minor
Is completely off topic or blank