1. Part a: Thesis - As you might have guessed from any DBQ essay example you've seen in your school library, there are several levels to this paper. The first part is to write a thesis statement supported by your first argument, followed by a second argument with slightly lower strength and so on. Write an essay that: Provides historical contextualization to begin your essay. Has a historically defensible thesis. Use documents. Supports the thesis with relevant, paraphrased evidence from the documents. Considers the sources of one of the documents: Hook your reader: Give background information: Introduce your thesis statement: Map the structure of your essay: Check and revise. More examples of essay introductions. Other interesting articles. Frequently asked questions about essay introduction.