<p>Okay, so I am not a horrible writer; however, I have found that my writing isn't the best.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any tips for concision, active voice, transitions and anything else.</p>
<p>If it helps, I am trying to apply it to DBQs and FRQs for AP Euro. </p>
<p>I really just want to improve my writing so please anything you have would be appreciated. </p>
<p>Thanks in Advance :)</p>
<p>DBQs are just facts and analysis; when I wrote mine my first paragraph was nothing but my thesis statement.</p>
<p>yup, I know what they are, I've done them. I'm basiaclly saying tips on writing in general. Like not information to put into it, but how to write in... make a paper that flows and isn't choppy. ALSO CONCISION.... I need help with that badly. A paper that may take me 5 pages may take others 3.</p>
<p>In terms of DBQs and such, don't concentrate on using fancy words or anything. It's kind of a given, but I always had trouble resisting my urge to spend a minute or so thinking of a "better" word. I remember my APUSH teacher once said that those people who are good essay writers in English class usually aren't good essay writers for history classes. </p>
<p>Make sure you know what you're going to say before you write, not only what your point of view is, but what events you will use to support it and HOW that event supports your thesis. This is more for DBQs/FQs etc. but try to go chronologically (well that happens to work for me for the most part). And also the first step to fixing passive voice is to notice when you are using it. But I don't think passive/active voice isn't a big deal unless you're writing for an English class.</p>
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<p>That's really a matter of experience -- it's hard to pick up writing skills theoretically.</p>