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Peer reviewedAlpern, Mildred – Social Education, 1976
Described is an innovative social studies testing procedure which motivates study and learning by developing student ability for independent thinking. The procedure is entitled The Document-based Essay Question (DBQ). Information on developing DBQs is presented and examples are provided. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Essay Tests, Learning Motivation, Questioning Techniques
